#553768 Hex Color
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#553768 sits in dark plum territory, a muted purple with cool, inky undertones. The hex code reads gloomy and understated, so it works best as a supporting tone or dark mode background rather than a dominant base. It flatters burnt ochre and dusty rose. White text reaches about 9.8:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #553768
What is #553768 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #553768 is rgb(85, 55, 104), in HSL hsl(277, 31%, 31%) and in CMYK 18%, 47%, 0%, 59%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #553768?
Warm ochre and dusty rose bring out the plum undertones in #553768, while pale sage softens it. Skip bright reds, since they clash with its muted, low-light mood.
Does #553768 read warm or cool?
It reads cool, since blue leads its purple base, but the red undertone keeps it from feeling icy. Expect a gloomy, inky temperature rather than a crisp one.
Is #553768 readable on white or black?
#553768 has a 9.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.