Web Purple
#551A8BAbout Web Purple
Web Purple is the hex color #551A8B, which translates to rgb(85, 26, 139) in RGB and hsl(271, 68%, 32%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 271 degrees, with a saturation of 68 percent and a lightness of 32 percent. In the purple family, it reads as a deep shade.
Using Web Purple in a design
Text placed directly on Web Purple is most legible in white, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.
Building a palette around Web Purple
The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside Web Purple for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.
Full values for Web Purple
- HEX: #551A8B
- RGB: rgb(85, 26, 139)
- HSL: hsl(271, 68%, 32%)
- HSV: hsv(271, 81%, 55%)
- CMYK: cmyk(39%, 81%, 0%, 45%)