#551B7E Color Information

Hex color code: #551B7E

The hex color #551B7E is a neutral purple with RGB values of (85, 27, 126) and HSL of (275°, 65%, 30%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameIndigo

HEX

#551B7E

RGB

85, 27, 126

HSL

275°, 65%, 30%

CMYK

33%, 79%, 0%, 51%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #551B7E;
background-color: #551B7E;
border-color: #551B7E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #551B7E;
border: 2px solid #551B7E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#551B7E]
text-[#551B7E]
border-[#551B7E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_551B7E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #551B7E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #551B7E; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #551B7E; 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 #551B7E; background-color: #551B7E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #551B7E20; border-left: 4px solid #551B7E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #551B7E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #551B7E in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 27, 126

Red: 85 / Green: 27 / Blue: 126

HSL

275°, 65%, 30%

Hue: 275° / Saturation: 65% / Lightness: 30%

CMYK

33%, 79%, 0%, 51%

Cyan: 33% / Magenta: 79% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 51%

What color is #551B7E?

#551B7E is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

447E1B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #551B7E to RGB:

rgb(85, 27, 126)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #551B7E to HSL:

hsl(275, 65%, 30%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #551B7E to CMYK:

cmyk(33%, 79%, 0%, 51%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#551B7E is a balanced purple color with RGB values of 85, 27, 126 and HSL of 275°, 65%, 30%. This magenta-red hue evokes romance and playfulness, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #551B7E is #447E1B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #231B7E.

Use #551B7E in CSS: color: #551B7E or background-color: #551B7E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #551B7E

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.84:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #551B7E?

#551B7E is a balanced purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #551B7E?

#551B7E in RGB is (85, 27, 126) - 85 red, 27 green, and 126 blue.

How to use #551B7E in CSS?

Use #551B7E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #551B7E?

#447E1B (complementary), #231B7E (analogous), and #2A0D3F (lighter shade) work well with #551B7E.