#513457 Hex Color
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Not a vivid violet, this shade runs dark and dusty, with gray undertones that keep it muted. #513457 works best as a supporting tone or dark background where white text hits about 10.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. The hex code suits moody layouts, wine branding, and gaming interfaces that need depth without harshness.
Questions about #513457
What is #513457 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #513457 is rgb(81, 52, 87), in HSL hsl(290, 25%, 27%) and in CMYK 7%, 40%, 0%, 66%.
Does #513457 read warm or cool?
It leans cool. The heavy gray undertone and low lightness pull it toward shadowy plum rather than warm berry, so it sits comfortably in dark, moody palettes.
What colors pair well with #513457?
Is #513457 readable on white or black?
#513457 has a 10.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.