Color #581055 Color / Colour Code #581055
This page shows the hex color code for color #581055 (#581055). The colour is a purple tone with 69% saturation and 20% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #581055 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#581055 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 273, 303, and 333 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 303, 63, and 183 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #581055
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 303 and saturation at 69%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 303 to 348 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 303 with its complement at 123 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #581055
Lightness variations at hue 303 and 69% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #581055
Design Use Cases for #581055
Vibrant Brand Color
#581055 has a strong 69% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#581055 at 20% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its purple character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#581055 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 303). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #581055 (hue 303) to its complement at hue 123. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 333. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #581055, #105613);
CSS Code for #581055
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About Color #581055 (#581055)
#581055 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 88 red, 16 green, and 85 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 303 degrees with 69% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #581055 is 45/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 82% magenta, 3% yellow, and 65% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #581055 against white is 12.96:1 and against black is 1.62:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #105613 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #581055. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #371056 and #56102F, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #581055?
- #581055 is Color #581055, a purple color (colour) with RGB(88, 16, 85), HSL(303, 69%, 20%), and CMYK(0%, 82%, 3%, 65%). Its perceived brightness is 45/255.
- Is #581055 accessible for text?
- Against white, #581055 has a contrast ratio of 12.96:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.62:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #581055?
- The complementary colour is #105613 (hue 123). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #371056 and #56102F. The triadic palette adds #535610 and #105356 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #581055 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #581055; or rgb(88, 16, 85); or hsl(303, 69%, 20%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 303 69% 20%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.