Information about #55578A color

#55578A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #55578A belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(85, 87, 138) — 33.3% red, 34.1% green, 54.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 21 / 20 / 0 / 46. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#55578A is a softly toned classic blue that carries an easy, daylight feel. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Twilight (#4E518B). Slightly further away sit Dusk (#4E5481) and Rustic Blue (#525D80).

The recipe behind #55578A is rgb(85, 87, 138), with blue as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #55578A: 6.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.1:1 for black. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#55578A color variations

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#55578A 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 #55578A

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Twilight color link
Twilight

#4E518B

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Gigas color link
Gigas

#564786

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Governor Bay color link
Governor Bay

#51559B

Waratah color link
Waratah

#55698B

Dusky Blue color link
Dusky Blue

#475F94

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

#55578A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#55578A
  • RGB85, 87, 138
  • CMYK21, 20, 0, 46
  • HSL238°, 24%, 44%
  • HSL Precise237.736°, 23.767%, 43.725%
  • HSV238°, 38%, 54%
  • HSB238°, 38%, 54%
  • HEX ID55578A
  • DECIMAL ID5592970
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.1%
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