#500189 Hex Color
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Think of dark grape skin and you are close. This deep purple reads cool and dim, and the hex code #500189 works best as a dominant base in dark interfaces or as a moody backdrop for large type. White text sits comfortably on it at about 12.3:1 contrast, so small labels stay legible. Pair it with muted gold to keep the gloom from turning muddy.
Questions about #500189
What is #500189 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #500189 is rgb(80, 1, 137), in HSL hsl(275, 99%, 27%) and in CMYK 42%, 99%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #500189?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and soft cream lift #500189 without fighting its depth. For text, white is the safest match at about 12.3:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Is #500189 a warm or cool purple?
It leans cool. The blue-heavy undertones and very low lightness give it a cold, shadowed feel, unlike warmer red-purple shades such as plum or magenta. Warm accents sit sharply against it.
Where does #500189 work best in design?
Dark mode backgrounds, gaming and luxury branding, and wine or confectionery packaging all suit its moody character. Treat it as a 60% base or a rich accent, not as fine detail on white, where it can lose its depth.
Is #500189 readable on white or black?
#500189 has a 12.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.