#55506D Color Information

Hex color code: #55506D

The hex color #55506D is a muted blue with RGB values of (85, 80, 109) and HSL of (250°, 15%, 37%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#55506D

RGB

85, 80, 109

HSL

250°, 15%, 37%

CMYK

22%, 27%, 0%, 57%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #55506D;
background-color: #55506D;
border-color: #55506D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #55506D;
border: 2px solid #55506D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#55506D]
text-[#55506D]
border-[#55506D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_55506D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #55506D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #55506D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #55506D; 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 #55506D; background-color: #55506D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55506D20; border-left: 4px solid #55506D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #55506D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #55506D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 80, 109

Red: 85 / Green: 80 / Blue: 109

HSL

250°, 15%, 37%

Hue: 250° / Saturation: 15% / Lightness: 37%

CMYK

22%, 27%, 0%, 57%

Cyan: 22% / Magenta: 27% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 57%

What color is #55506D?

#55506D is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

686D50

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #55506D to RGB:

rgb(85, 80, 109)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #55506D to HSL:

hsl(250, 15%, 37%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #55506D to CMYK:

cmyk(22%, 27%, 0%, 57%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated blue tone, #55506D has RGB (85, 80, 109) and HSL (250°, 15%, 37%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #55506D is #686D50, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #505A6D.

Use #55506D in CSS: color: #55506D or background-color: #55506D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #55506D

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.75:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55506D?

#55506D is a understated blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #55506D?

#55506D in RGB is (85, 80, 109) - 85 red, 80 green, and 109 blue.

How to use #55506D in CSS?

Use #55506D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #55506D?

#686D50 (complementary), #505A6D (analogous), and #323041 (lighter shade) work well with #55506D.