#512889 Hex Color
A shadowed purple with cool depth
The hex code #512889 is a dark, cool purple with muted violet undertones and moderate saturation. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, mysterious feel, while restrained chroma keeps it structured rather than flashy. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 10.4:1 contrast, or as a rich accent in luxury and gaming palettes.
Questions about #512889
What is #512889 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #512889 is rgb(81, 40, 137), in HSL hsl(265, 55%, 35%) and in CMYK 41%, 71%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #512889?
#512889 pairs well with warm ivory, muted copper, dusty rose, and charcoal, which soften or ground its cool, dark violet character without competing with it. Use ivory for spacious contrast and copper sparingly when the palette needs warmth.
Is #512889 readable on white or black?
#512889 has a 10.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.