#5555B7 Hex Color
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#5555b7 is a loud, saturated indigo with equal parts blue and purple in its makeup. The hex code #5555b7 carries real energy, so it works best as an accent or call to action rather than a full background. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 6.2:1 contrast, which makes it a solid button or link color. Pair it with muted mustards or warm neutrals to keep the vibrancy in check.
Questions about #5555b7
What is #5555b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5555b7 is rgb(85, 85, 183), in HSL hsl(240, 40%, 53%) and in CMYK 54%, 54%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #5555b7?
Muted mustards, warm sand, and soft coral keep #5555b7 from feeling cold, while charcoal grounds it in darker layouts. Avoid pairing it with bright reds, since the two compete for attention.
Does #5555b7 read warm or cool?
Cool. Its purple undertone adds some warmth compared to a pure blue, but the color still sits on the cold end of the spectrum and can feel stark in large flat areas without warm accents nearby.
Is #5555b7 readable on white or black?
#5555b7 has a 6.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.