#FF55AA Color Meaning and Information

#FF55AA Color Information

#FF55AA RGB value is (255, 85, 170). The hex color red value is 255, green is 85, and blue is 170. Its HSL format shows a hue of 330°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 67 percent, 33 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF55AA Color Meaning

Color #FF55AA(Crayola) (#FF55AA) represents playful romance, emotional excitement, and visual vibrancy. Its bright tone captures attention and energizes creative expression. Psychologically, Magenta (Crayola) (#FF55AA) uplifts mood, stimulates curiosity, and encourages openness in social and artistic contexts. Culturally, the hue reflects modern art, youthful fashion, and pop culture vibrancy. Designers often use Magenta (Crayola) (#FF55AA) to highlight focal points, create contrast, and convey spirited personality. Spiritually, #FF55AA encourages emotional balance, compassion, and self-discovery. The color supports personal exploration and intuitive insight, acting as a guide for emotional clarity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF55AA across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#FF55AA

RGB

rgb(255, 85, 170)

HSL

hsl(330°, 100%, 67%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 67%, 33%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(330°, 67%, 100%)

XYZ

51.7442 30.6593 41.2208

Yxy

30.6593 0.4186 0.2480

Hunter Lab

55.3708 11.6360 -1.2792

CIE-Lab

62.2189 71.1165 -9.8221

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green85 / 255 (33%)

33%

Blue170 / 255 (67%)

67%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta67 / 100 (67%)

67%

Yellow33 / 100 (33%)

33%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF55AA harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#FF55AA harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #FF55AA for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FF55AA

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.94:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.94:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.94:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF55AA appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#FF55AA

protanopia

#b5b495

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF55AA;

Text Color

color: #FF55AA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF55AA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF55AA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF55AA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF55AA 0%, #c60063 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FF55AA in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.