3555 C
PANTONE 3555-C TCX
Pantone 3555 C is HEX #512179, RGB 81, 33, 121, and about CMYK 33, 73, 0, 53. It is a dark, moderate balanced purple color. The best text color on it is white at 11.39:1.
| Family | Purple |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Balanced |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | creativity, luxury and imagination |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #512179 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 512179 | |
| RGB | 81, 33, 121 | |
| RGB percent | 31.8%, 12.9%, 47.5% | |
| CMYK | 33, 73, 0, 53 | |
| HSL | 273, 57%, 30% | |
| HSV | 273, 73%, 47% | |
| LAB | 24.4, 39.3, -41.2 | |
| LCH | 24.4, 57.0, 313.7 | |
| Decimal | 5316985 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-3555-c: #512179; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #512179; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-3555-c': '#512179' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.318, green: 0.129, blue: 0.475) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_3555_c">#512179</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF512179) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"3555-c","name":"3555 C","hex":"#512179"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 3555 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 3555 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 3555 C is white, with a contrast ratio of 11.39:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #512179 on white | 11.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #512179 on black | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #512179 | 11.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #512179 | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 3555 C
11.39:1
3555 C on white
11.39:1
3555 C on near black
1.66:1
Printing and Pantone matching
3555 C is built here as C33 M73 Y0 K53. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock. On uncoated paper expect it to look a little lighter and less saturated than on coated stock.
| CMYK build | C33 M73 Y0 K53 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 158% |
| Ink note | Within the roughly 300% limit many printers use. |
Screen values approximate the printed ink. Verify against a physical Pantone guide before production.
Similar Pantone colors
More purple colors
Questions about 3555 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 3555 C?
HEX #512179, equivalent to RGB 81, 33, 121. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 3555 C?
A process build of C33 M73 Y0 K53. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 3555 C a warm or cool color?
It is a balanced color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 273 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 3555 C?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 11.39:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.