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Blurple

#5539CC

A medium vivid blue with cool undertones. Named by popular vote in the XKCD color survey — a crowdsourced color name used by 41+ respondents.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
BalancedCool
Mood
StableGrounded

Personality & Symbolism

BalancedApproachableVersatile
Recommended Use

Suitable for accent colors and attention-grabbing elements.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#5539cc
+
#b1cc38
Split Complementary
#cc9d38
#5539cc
#67cc38
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue251°
Saturation59%
Lightness51%
This is a medium-toned color with moderate saturation. It falls in the blue hue family (251°).

Technical Values

HEX#5539CC
RGBrgb(85, 57, 204)
HSLhsl(251, 59%, 51%)
CMYK58%, 72%, 0%, 20%
ContrastDark
CSSbackground: #5539cc;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
7.39:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.84:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: white (#FFFFFF).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This cool-toned color (hue 251°) evokes feelings of calm, trust, and intellectual focus. Cool colors tend to recede visually, creating depth and spaciousness in layouts.

Visual Weight

This mid-range lightness (51%) creates a balanced visual presence — neither heavy nor ethereal. It works well for both text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (59%) strikes a balance between engagement and comfort. These tones can be viewed for extended periods without fatigue, making them ideal for interfaces used daily.

Design Applications

Corporate & Enterprise

Communicates trust and professionalism — the top choice for corporate sites, legal firms, and B2B SaaS.

Government & Institutions

Authority and dependability — frequently used for government portals, educational institutions, and official communications.

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