#551B51

Color Details

HEX
#551B51
RGB
rgb(85, 27, 81)
HSL
hsl(304, 52%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 68%, 5%, 67%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 12.64:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #551b51
Contrast 1.66:1 Fail
White on #551b51
Contrast 12.64:1 AAA
#551b51 on Black
Contrast 1.66:1 Fail
#551b51 on White
Contrast 12.64:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#774974
#997697
#bba4b9
#441641
#331031
#220b20

Complement & Analogous

#1b551f
#551b34
#3c1b55

Triadic

#51551b
#1b5155

Monochrome

#220b20 #331031 #551b51 #997697 #bba4b9 #ddd1dc

Analogous

#3c1b55 #775f88 #551b51 #77495d #551b34 #44162a

Complementary Mix

#331031 #551b51 #997697 #1b551f #6b916d #123714

Nearby Colors

#551b50
#551b52
#551b41
#551b61

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About #551B51

#551B51 converts to RGB(85, 27, 81) and HSL(304, 52%, 22%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#551B51 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #551B51?
RGB: 85, 27, 81. Copy as CSS: rgb(85, 27, 81)
Is #551B51 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #551B51?
Complement: #1b551f.
Does #551B51 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 12.64:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.66:1 (Fails AA).