#552687 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #552687 sits between violet and indigo with a cool, inky cast. The hex code reads gloomy and serious, which suits dark mode backgrounds, game menus, and luxury branding. White text hits about 10.4:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with dusty rose or muted gold to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #552687
What is #552687 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #552687 is rgb(85, 38, 135), in HSL hsl(269, 56%, 34%) and in CMYK 37%, 72%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #552687?
Dusty rose softens #552687 and keeps it from reading muddy, while muted gold adds a luxury feel. For tighter, moodier palettes, try sage or a desaturated teal as supporting tones.
What mood does #552687 convey?
It reads mysterious and serious, with a spiritual undertone that shows up often in religious and psychic design. The low lightness keeps it grounded rather than playful, so it suits depth over energy.
Is #552687 readable on white or black?
#552687 has a 10.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.