#552E56

#552E56

Overview

#552E56 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 85, 46, 86, in HSL 298.5°, 30.3%, 25.9%, and in CMYK 1.2%, 46.5%, 0.0%, 66.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 4001 Red Lilac.

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Color Values

HEX

#552E56

RGB

85, 46, 86

HSL

298.5, 30.3%, 25.9%

HSV

298.5, 46.5%, 33.7%

CMYK

1.2%, 46.5%, 0.0%, 66.3%

OKLCH

0.3673 0.0825 326.2

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark magentas convey intensity, sensuality, and sophisticated allure. They combine the depth of purple with the energy of red, creating a rich emotional impact. These hues feel dramatic and confident, suggesting artistic mastery and creative depth.

Design Usage

Dark magentas add drama and sophistication to event branding and entertainment platforms. They work well in gradient transitions from dark to vibrant for immersive hero sections. Pair with dark backgrounds and bright accents for theatrical, high-contrast compositions.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #552E56;
color: #552E56;
border-color: #552E56;
Nearest Tailwind: Indigo 950 #1E1B4B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

10.99:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.91:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #552E56?

RGB(85, 46, 86) · HSL(298.5, 30.3%, 25.9%) · CMYK(1.2%, 46.5%, 0.0%, 66.3%)

Does #552E56 meet WCAG contrast on white?

10.99:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #552E56?

Use FFFFFF text on a #552E56 background; contrast on black is 1.91:1.