#555170 Color Information

Hex color code: #555170

The hex color #555170 is a understated blue with RGB values of (85, 81, 112) and HSL of (248°, 16%, 38%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#555170

RGB

85, 81, 112

HSL

248°, 16%, 38%

CMYK

24%, 28%, 0%, 56%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #555170;
background-color: #555170;
border-color: #555170;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #555170;
border: 2px solid #555170;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#555170]
text-[#555170]
border-[#555170]
shadow-[0_0_10px_555170]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #555170, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #555170; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #555170; 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 #555170; background-color: #55517015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55517020; border-left: 4px solid #555170; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #555170; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #555170 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 81, 112

Red: 85 / Green: 81 / Blue: 112

HSL

248°, 16%, 38%

Hue: 248° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

24%, 28%, 0%, 56%

Cyan: 24% / Magenta: 28% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 56%

What color is #555170?

#555170 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6C7051

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #555170 to RGB:

rgb(85, 81, 112)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #555170 to HSL:

hsl(248, 16%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #555170 to CMYK:

cmyk(24%, 28%, 0%, 56%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #555170 has RGB (85, 81, 112) and HSL (248°, 16%, 38%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #555170 is #6C7051, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #515D70.

Use #555170 in CSS: color: #555170 or background-color: #555170. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #555170

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.80:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555170?

#555170 is a balanced blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #555170?

#555170 in RGB is (85, 81, 112) - 85 red, 81 green, and 112 blue.

How to use #555170 in CSS?

Use #555170 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #555170?

#6C7051 (complementary), #515D70 (analogous), and #343144 (lighter shade) work well with #555170.