Parma Violet Color – #55455a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Parma Violet color hex code is #55455a, and it is composed of 33% red, 27% green and 35% blue.
Parma Violet is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.8:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Parma Violet color (#55455a) against light backgrounds.

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Parma Violet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Parma Violet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #55455a |
| RGB | rgb(85,69,90) |
| HSL | hsl(286,13.2%,31.2%) |
| CMYK | 6, 23, 0, 65 |
| HSV | 286, 23, 35 |
| RGB % | 33, 27, 35 |
| XYZ | 7.7, 6.9, 10.6 |
| LAB | 31.6, 11.3, -10 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Purple |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.8 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.39 (fails WCAG AA) |
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