#551B79 Color Information

Hex color code: #551B79

The hex color #551B79 is a understated purple with RGB values of (85, 27, 121) and HSL of (277°, 64%, 29%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameIndigo

HEX

#551B79

RGB

85, 27, 121

HSL

277°, 64%, 29%

CMYK

30%, 78%, 0%, 53%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #551B79;
background-color: #551B79;
border-color: #551B79;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #551B79;
border: 2px solid #551B79;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#551B79]
text-[#551B79]
border-[#551B79]
shadow-[0_0_10px_551B79]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #551B79, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #551B79; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #551B79; 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 #551B79; background-color: #551B7915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #551B7920; border-left: 4px solid #551B79; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #551B79; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #551B79 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 27, 121

Red: 85 / Green: 27 / Blue: 121

HSL

277°, 64%, 29%

Hue: 277° / Saturation: 64% / Lightness: 29%

CMYK

30%, 78%, 0%, 53%

Cyan: 30% / Magenta: 78% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 53%

What color is #551B79?

#551B79 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

3F791B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #551B79 to RGB:

rgb(85, 27, 121)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #551B79 to HSL:

hsl(277, 64%, 29%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #551B79 to CMYK:

cmyk(30%, 78%, 0%, 53%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle purple tone, #551B79 has RGB (85, 27, 121) and HSL (277°, 64%, 29%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #551B79 is #3F791B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #261B79.

Use #551B79 in CSS: color: #551B79 or background-color: #551B79. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #551B79

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.82:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #551B79?

#551B79 is a subtle purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #551B79?

#551B79 in RGB is (85, 27, 121) - 85 red, 27 green, and 121 blue.

How to use #551B79 in CSS?

Use #551B79 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #551B79?

#3F791B (complementary), #261B79 (analogous), and #290D3B (lighter shade) work well with #551B79.