American Violet Color – #551b8c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The American Violet color hex code is #551b8c, and it is composed of 33% red, 11% green and 55% blue.
American Violet is a dark, bright, and cool color at 81% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 10.93:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the American Violet color (#551b8c) against light backgrounds.

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American Violet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color American Violet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #551b8c |
| RGB | rgb(85,27,140) |
| HSL | hsl(271,67.7%,32.7%) |
| CMYK | 39, 81, 0, 45 |
| HSV | 271, 81, 55 |
| RGB % | 33, 11, 55 |
| XYZ | 8.9, 4.6, 25.2 |
| LAB | 25.6, 47.9, -51.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Purple |
| Saturation | 81% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 10.93 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.92 (fails WCAG AA) |
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American Yellow
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American Yorkshire
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American Red
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American River
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American Roast
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American Rose
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American Silver
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