#551065 Color Information

Hex color code: #551065

The hex color #551065 is a rich magenta with RGB values of (85, 16, 101) and HSL of (289°, 73%, 23%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameIndigo
HEX
#551065
RGB
85, 16, 101
HSL
289°, 73%, 23%
CMYK
16%, 84%, 0%, 60%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #551065;
background-color: #551065;
border-color: #551065;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #551065;
border: 2px solid #551065;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#551065]
text-[#551065]
border-[#551065]
shadow-[0_0_10px_551065]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #551065, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #551065; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #551065; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #551065; background-color: #55106515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #55106520; border-left: 4px solid #551065; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #551065; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #551065 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 16, 101

Red: 85 / Green: 16 / Blue: 101

HSL

289°, 73%, 23%

Hue: 289° / Saturation: 73% / Lightness: 23%

CMYK

16%, 84%, 0%, 60%

Cyan: 16% / Magenta: 84% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 60%

What color is #551065?

#551065 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #551065 to RGB:

rgb(85, 16, 101)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #551065 to HSL:

hsl(289, 73%, 23%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #551065 to CMYK:

cmyk(16%, 84%, 0%, 60%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dark magenta tone, #551065 has RGB (85, 16, 101) and HSL (289°, 73%, 23%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #551065 is #206510, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #2B1065.

Use #551065 in CSS: color: #551065 or background-color: #551065. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #551065

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 1.65:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #551065?

#551065 is a dark magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #551065?

#551065 in RGB is (85, 16, 101) - 85 red, 16 green, and 101 blue.

How to use #551065 in CSS?

Use #551065 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #551065?

#206510 (complementary), #2B1065 (analogous), and #1E0623 (lighter shade) work well with #551065.