#554161 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #554161 is a dusty purple with a cool gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps the mood calm and a little somber, which suits moody backgrounds, dark mode interfaces, and luxury branding. It works best as a dominant base or supporting tone rather than a bright accent. White text reads clearly on this hex code, reaching about 9.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #554161
What is #554161 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #554161 is rgb(85, 65, 97), in HSL hsl(278, 20%, 32%) and in CMYK 12%, 33%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #554161?
Warm golds, ambers, and muted roses bring out its violet undertone, while cool grays and slates keep it somber and grounded. Bright saturated colors tend to make it read muddy, so keep accents desaturated.
Is #554161 readable on white or black?
#554161 has a 9.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.31:1 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.