#551599 Color Information

Hex color code: #551599

#551599 is a dynamic purple color. In RGB it is (85, 21, 153), and in HSL it is (269°, 76%, 34%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameIndigo

HEX

#551599

RGB

85, 21, 153

HSL

269°, 76%, 34%

CMYK

44%, 86%, 0%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #551599;
background-color: #551599;
border-color: #551599;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #551599;
border: 2px solid #551599;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#551599]
text-[#551599]
border-[#551599]
shadow-[0_0_10px_551599]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #551599, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #551599; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #551599; 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 #551599; background-color: #55159915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55159920; border-left: 4px solid #551599; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #551599; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #551599 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 21, 153

Red: 85 / Green: 21 / Blue: 153

HSL

269°, 76%, 34%

Hue: 269° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 34%

CMYK

44%, 86%, 0%, 40%

Cyan: 44% / Magenta: 86% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 40%

What color is #551599?

#551599 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

599915

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #551599 to RGB:

rgb(85, 21, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #551599 to HSL:

hsl(269, 76%, 34%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #551599 to CMYK:

cmyk(44%, 86%, 0%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold purple tone, #551599 has RGB (85, 21, 153) and HSL (269°, 76%, 34%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #551599 is #599915, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #151799.

Use #551599 in CSS: color: #551599 or background-color: #551599. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #551599

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.95:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #551599?

#551599 is a bold purple color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #551599?

#551599 in RGB is (85, 21, 153) - 85 red, 21 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #551599 in CSS?

Use #551599 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #551599?

#599915 (complementary), #151799 (analogous), and #2F0C55 (lighter shade) work well with #551599.