#551FA5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #551FA5?

RGB(85, 31, 165), HSL(264.2, 68.4%, 38.4%), CMYK(48.5%, 81.2%, 0.0%, 35.3%).

Q: Does #551FA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

9.88:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#551FA5 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 85, 31, 165, in HSL 264.2°, 68.4%, 38.4%, and in CMYK 48.5%, 81.2%, 0.0%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is indigo.

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Color Values

HEX

#551FA5

RGB

85, 31, 165

HSL

264.2, 68.4%, 38.4%

HSV

264.2, 81.2%, 64.7%

CMYK

48.5%, 81.2%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.4072 0.1942 294.1

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: indigo

Color Psychology

True purple has been the color of royalty for millennia because Tyrian purple dye was extraordinarily rare and expensive. It represents luxury, creativity, and visionary thinking. Purple stimulates problem-solving and artistic expression, bridging the physical energy of red with the calm stability of blue.

Design Usage

Medium purple is a strong primary brand color for creative agencies, streaming platforms, and premium product tiers. It differentiates effectively from the blue-green dominated tech landscape. Use it for premium badges, creator tools, and feature gating where exclusivity should be communicated.