#551299 Hex Color
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Dark and saturated, #551299 is a cool purple with a vivid violet cast and a serious, mysterious mood. The hex code #551299 suits gaming interfaces, spiritual branding, luxury packaging, and moody backgrounds. Warm gold or muted cream add contrast, while white text remains highly legible, making this shade effective for dark-mode layouts and bold accents.
Questions about #551299
What is #551299 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #551299 is rgb(85, 18, 153), in HSL hsl(270, 79%, 34%) and in CMYK 44%, 88%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #551299?
#551299 pairs well with warm gold, muted cream, and soft lavender because their contrast balances its cool, saturated violet character. Use gold or cream for highlights, while softer purple variations create a restrained monochromatic palette.
Is #551299 readable on white or black?
#551299 has a 10.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.93:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.