Currant Violet Color – #553e51: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Currant Violet color hex code is #553e51, and it is composed of 33% red, 24% green and 32% blue.
Currant Violet is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.57:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Currant Violet color (#553e51) against light backgrounds.

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Currant Violet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Currant Violet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #553e51 |
| RGB | rgb(85,62,81) |
| HSL | hsl(310,15.6%,28.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 27, 5, 67 |
| HSV | 310, 27, 33 |
| RGB % | 33, 24, 32 |
| XYZ | 7, 6, 8.6 |
| LAB | 29.4, 13.8, -7.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 9.57 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.19 (fails WCAG AA) |
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