#552C8C

Color Details

HEX
#552C8C
RGB
rgb(85, 44, 140)
HSL
hsl(266, 52%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(39%, 69%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 9.88:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #552c8c
Contrast 2.13:1 Fail
White on #552c8c
Contrast 9.88:1 AAA
#552c8c on Black
Contrast 2.13:1 Fail
#552c8c on White
Contrast 9.88:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#7756a3
#9980ba
#bbabd1
#442370
#331a54
#221238

Complement & Analogous

#628c2c
#852c8c
#2c328c

Triadic

#8c552c
#2c8c55

Monochrome

#221238 #331a54 #552c8c #9980ba #bbabd1 #ddd5e8

Analogous

#2c328c #6b70af #552c8c #9d56a3 #852c8c #6a2370

Complementary Mix

#331a54 #552c8c #9980ba #628c2c #99b476 #405b1d

Nearby Colors

#552c8b
#552c8d
#552c7c
#552c9c

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About #552C8C

#552C8C converts to RGB(85, 44, 140) and HSL(266, 52%, 36%). 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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#552C8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #552C8C?
RGB: 85, 44, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(85, 44, 140)
Is #552C8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #552C8C?
Complement: #628c2c.
Does #552C8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 9.88:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.13:1 (Fails AA).