#513A4C Hex Color
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Think of a plum left in the shade: that’s #513a4c. This dark magenta carries gray undertones and reads muted rather than vivid, so it works best as a supporting tone in moody layouts. White text hits about 10.2:1 contrast on it, enough for small body copy. Pair it with dusty rose or sage, and browse other shades of purple for lighter neighbors.
Questions about #513a4c
What is #513a4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #513a4c is rgb(81, 58, 76), in HSL hsl(313, 17%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 6%, 68%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #513a4c?
Dusty rose, sage green, and warm cream all flatter #513a4c without competing with its muted depth. For stronger contrast, try a deep gold or terracotta accent against this plum shade.
Is #513a4c readable on white or black?
#513a4c has a 10.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.