Information about #55116E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #55116E belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(85, 17, 110) (33.3% red, 6.7% green, 43.1% blue), or CMYK 10 / 36 / 0 / 57 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated violet, #55116E holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Metallic Purple (#520E7D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Purple Iris (#571B7E) and Sunset Purple (#490960).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(85, 17, 110)), which gives #55116E its character. If you plan to put text on a #55116E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#55116E color variations

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#55116E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #55116E

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#55116E
  • RGB85, 17, 110
  • CMYK10, 36, 0, 57
  • HSL284°, 73%, 25%
  • HSL Precise283.871°, 73.228%, 24.902%
  • HSV284°, 85%, 43%
  • HSB284°, 85%, 43%
  • HEX ID55116E
  • DECIMAL ID5575022
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.1%
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