1. pink-magentas
2. neutral-muteds
3. Currant Violet

Color Currant Violet pink-magenta (#553e51):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Currant Violet pink-magenta (#553e51):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
pink-magentas

pink-magentas Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Currant Violet / #553e51

The HTML HEX code is #553e51. The corresponding color name is "Currant Violet". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 62%, Blue (B): 81%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 27%, Yellow (Y):5%, Black (K): 67%. In the HSL color space, #553e51 has a hue of 310°, saturation of 16%, and lightness of 29%. The HSV representation is 310° for hue, 27% for saturation, and 33% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 29, a* (green to red) = 14, and b* (blue to yellow) = -8. The XYZ representation is X: 7, Y: 6, Z: 9. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2786, U (chrominance) = 0.0192, and V (chrominance) = 0.0480.

The decimal value of the color is 5586513. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #663366. Variations of the colour are #91698A for a 20% lighter version and #1B1319 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #553e51, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6180 Kelvin (6180K).

The approximate wavelength of #553e51 is around 475.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Currant Violet (Hex: #553e51): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

This rich, deep shade of Currant Violet, represented by the hex color #553e51, resembles the dusky petals of a rare and exotic flower, such as the Black Iris or the Dark Tulip. Its velvety texture and mysterious undertones evoke a sense of elegance and sophistication, making it a perfect choice for luxurious fashion accessories, interior design accents, or high-end cosmetic packaging. Just like the enchanting allure of a secluded garden, this color captivates the imagination and adds a touch of enchantment to any creative endeavor.

Tints and Shades of #553e51 HEX color (Currant Violet)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #553e51, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #D5CFD4
• #AA9FA8
• #806E7D
• #553e51
• #402F3D
• #2B1F29
• #151014
• #000000

Tones of Currant Violet (#553e51 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #553e51, #665864 is the less saturated color, while #553e51 is the most saturated one.

• #665864
• #62525f
• #5e4b5a
• #594556
• #553e51
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #553e51;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #553e51; }

.text {color:#553e51;}

.background {background-color:#553e51;}

.border {border:1px solid #553e51;}