#551DAF Color Information

Hex color code: #551DAF

The hex color #551DAF is a striking purple with RGB values of (85, 29, 175) and HSL of (263°, 72%, 40%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameRebecca Purple

HEX

#551DAF

RGB

85, 29, 175

HSL

263°, 72%, 40%

CMYK

51%, 83%, 0%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#551DAF]
text-[#551DAF]
border-[#551DAF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_551DAF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #551DAF; 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 #551DAF; background-color: #551DAF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #551DAF20; border-left: 4px solid #551DAF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #551DAF; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 29, 175

Red: 85 / Green: 29 / Blue: 175

HSL

263°, 72%, 40%

Hue: 263° / Saturation: 72% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

51%, 83%, 0%, 31%

Cyan: 51% / Magenta: 83% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 31%

What color is #551DAF?

#551DAF is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

77AF1D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #551DAF to RGB:

rgb(85, 29, 175)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #551DAF to HSL:

hsl(263, 72%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #551DAF to CMYK:

cmyk(51%, 83%, 0%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching purple tone, #551DAF has RGB (85, 29, 175) and HSL (263°, 72%, 40%). 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 #551DAF is #77AF1D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #1D2EAF.

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

Contrast with #551DAF

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.18:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #551DAF?

#551DAF is a eye-catching purple color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #551DAF?

#551DAF in RGB is (85, 29, 175) - 85 red, 29 green, and 175 blue.

How to use #551DAF in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #551DAF?

#77AF1D (complementary), #1D2EAF (analogous), and #35126E (lighter shade) work well with #551DAF.