#55159A Hex Color
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Dark, dim, and slightly cold, #55159a is a deep violet that leans toward indigo. Its low lightness reads shadowy and serious, a good fit for dark mode interfaces, gaming brands, and moody packaging. It works best as a dominant base, since small doses next to white can look muddy. White text clears WCAG AA at 10.7:1 contrast. Muted gold is a rich pairing for the hex code #55159a.
Questions about #55159a
What is #55159a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55159a is rgb(85, 21, 154), in HSL hsl(269, 76%, 34%) and in CMYK 45%, 86%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #55159a?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and soft lavender all flatter #55159a, with gold giving the strongest luxury feel. Avoid bright oranges, which fight its cold undertone.
Is #55159a readable on white or black?
#55159a has a 10.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.