#51005E Hex Color
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Deep and dim, this dark purple leans toward violet with a cool, muted edge. The hex code #51005e works best as a dominant base in dark mode interfaces or moody branding. White text scores about 13.9:1 contrast on it, so small type stays readable. It flatters muted plum and soft gold more than gray.
Questions about #51005e
What is #51005e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51005e is rgb(81, 0, 94), in HSL hsl(292, 100%, 18%) and in CMYK 14%, 100%, 0%, 63%.
What text color works best on #51005e?
White text works best on #51005e, reaching about 13.9:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1. Light lavender and soft gold also hold up for headings.
What colors pair well with #51005e?
Muted gold, dusty plum, and soft lilac all flatter #51005e without fighting its cool undertone. Skip bright reds and oranges, which clash with its dim, serious feel.
Is #51005e readable on white or black?
#51005e has a 13.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.