#501C99 Hex Color
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Closer to a midnight grape than lavender, this dark purple carries a cool, dim cast that suits moody branding and dark UI backgrounds. The hex code #501c99 works best as a dominant base, flattered by muted gold or terracotta accents. White text holds about 10.7:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #501c99
What is #501c99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #501c99 is rgb(80, 28, 153), in HSL hsl(265, 69%, 35%) and in CMYK 48%, 82%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #501c99?
Muted gold, terracotta, and dusty rose all bring warmth that keeps this purple from reading flat. For darker palettes, try it against charcoal or deep teal instead of pure black.
What mood does #501c99 convey?
It reads mysterious, serious, and quietly luxurious, thanks to its low lightness and restrained saturation. That makes it a natural fit for luxury branding, spirituality, gaming, and wine packaging.
Is #501c99 readable on white or black?
#501c99 has a 10.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.