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#5526A1 color code is #5526A1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5526a1.

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#5526A1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5526A1 is 0.0589. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.64:1 against white and 2.18:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5526A1 on white9.64:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#5526A1 on black2.18:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #5526A19.64:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5526A12.18:1Fail

#5526A1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5526A1?+
The hex code for #5526A1 is #5526A1. In RGB it's rgb(85, 38, 161), and in HSL it's hsl(263, 62%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #5526A1?+
#5526A1 in RGB is (85, 38, 161). Written in CSS: rgb(85, 38, 161).
What is the CMYK value of #5526A1?+
#5526A1 converts to CMYK(47%, 76%, 0%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5526A1.
Is #5526a1 a warm or cool color?+
#5526A1 (#5526A1) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 263° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5526a1 belong to?+
#5526A1 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 263°, 62%, 39% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #5526a1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5526A1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.64:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5526a1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5526A1 (#5526A1) is 266 C Pantone 266 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5526A1 in design

Practical guidance for using #5526a1 (#5526A1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #5526A1 (#5526A1) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #5526a1 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5526A1 (#5526A1) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#5526A1 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#5526A1 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.