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#555DF6 color code is #555DF6. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #555df6.

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#555DF6 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #555DF6 is 0.1641. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.90:1 against white and 4.28:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#555DF6 on white4.90:1AA
The quick brown fox
#555DF6 on black4.28:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #555DF64.90:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #555DF64.28:1AA Large

#555DF6 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #555DF6?+
The hex code for #555DF6 is #555DF6. In RGB it's rgb(85, 93, 246), and in HSL it's hsl(237, 90%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #555DF6?+
#555DF6 in RGB is (85, 93, 246). Written in CSS: rgb(85, 93, 246).
What is the CMYK value of #555DF6?+
#555DF6 converts to CMYK(65%, 62%, 0%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #555DF6.
Is #555df6 a warm or cool color?+
#555DF6 (#555DF6) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 237° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #555df6 belong to?+
#555DF6 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 237°, 90%, 65% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #555df6 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#555DF6 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.9:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #555df6?+
The nearest Pantone match for #555DF6 (#555DF6) is 7442 C Vivid Violet Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #555DF6 in design

Practical guidance for using #555df6 (#555DF6) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #555DF6 (#555DF6) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #555df6 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #555DF6 (#555DF6) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#555DF6 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

#555DF6 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.

Brands that use #555DF6

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #555df6 (#555DF6). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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