#555059

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #555059?

RGB(85, 80, 89), HSL(273.3, 5.3%, 33.1%), CMYK(4.5%, 10.1%, 0.0%, 65.1%).

Q: Does #555059 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.84:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#555059 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 85, 80, 89, in HSL 273.3°, 5.3%, 33.1%, and in CMYK 4.5%, 10.1%, 0.0%, 65.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 7024 Graphite Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#555059

RGB

85, 80, 89

HSL

273.3, 5.3%, 33.1%

HSV

273.3, 10.1%, 34.9%

CMYK

4.5%, 10.1%, 0.0%, 65.1%

OKLCH

0.4393 0.0159 310.3

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7024 Graphite Grey

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.