#513DD4 Hex Color

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This saturated, electric violet commands attention in any digital interface. With its high intensity, #513dd4 works best as a bold accent or call-to-action button rather than a full background color. The hex code #513dd4 provides excellent contrast for white text, achieving a 7.1:1 ratio. Pair it with muted grays or charcoals to ground its high-energy, futuristic character.

Questions about #513dd4

What is #513dd4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #513dd4 is rgb(81, 61, 212), in HSL hsl(248, 64%, 54%) and in CMYK 62%, 71%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with the electric violet #513dd4?
This vibrant shade balances best when paired with neutral tones like charcoal or cool slate to ground its high intensity. If you want a striking contrast, it also works effectively alongside softer, muted teals or clean white space.
Is #513dd4 readable on white or black?
#513dd4 has a 7.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.96:1 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.