#553BE8 Color Information

Hex color code: #553BE8

The hex color #553BE8 is a striking blue with RGB values of (85, 59, 232) and HSL of (249°, 79%, 57%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameSlate Blue

HEX

#553BE8

RGB

85, 59, 232

HSL

249°, 79%, 57%

CMYK

63%, 75%, 0%, 9%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #553BE8;
background-color: #553BE8;
border-color: #553BE8;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #553BE8;
border: 2px solid #553BE8;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#553BE8]
text-[#553BE8]
border-[#553BE8]
shadow-[0_0_10px_553BE8]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #553BE8, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #553BE8; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #553BE8; 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 #553BE8; background-color: #553BE815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #553BE820; border-left: 4px solid #553BE8; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #553BE8; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #553BE8 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 59, 232

Red: 85 / Green: 59 / Blue: 232

HSL

249°, 79%, 57%

Hue: 249° / Saturation: 79% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

63%, 75%, 0%, 9%

Cyan: 63% / Magenta: 75% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 9%

What color is #553BE8?

#553BE8 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

CEE83B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #553BE8 to RGB:

rgb(85, 59, 232)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #553BE8 to HSL:

hsl(249, 79%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #553BE8 to CMYK:

cmyk(63%, 75%, 0%, 9%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid blue tone, #553BE8 has RGB (85, 59, 232) and HSL (249°, 79%, 57%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #553BE8 is #CEE83B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #3B77E8.

Use #553BE8 in CSS: color: #553BE8 or background-color: #553BE8. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #553BE8

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.18:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #553BE8?

#553BE8 is a vivid blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #553BE8?

#553BE8 in RGB is (85, 59, 232) - 85 red, 59 green, and 232 blue.

How to use #553BE8 in CSS?

Use #553BE8 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #553BE8?

#CEE83B (complementary), #3B77E8 (analogous), and #3016C0 (lighter shade) work well with #553BE8.