#55496A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #55496A?

RGB(85, 73, 106), HSL(261.8, 18.4%, 35.1%), CMYK(19.8%, 31.1%, 0.0%, 58.4%).

Q: Does #55496A meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.24:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#55496A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 85, 73, 106, in HSL 261.8°, 18.4%, 35.1%, and in CMYK 19.8%, 31.1%, 0.0%, 58.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 5000 Violet Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#55496A

RGB

85, 73, 106

HSL

261.8, 18.4%, 35.1%

HSV

261.8, 31.1%, 41.6%

CMYK

19.8%, 31.1%, 0.0%, 58.4%

OKLCH

0.431 0.0554 300.8

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 5000 Violet Blue

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.