#513E65 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#513e65 is an ashy, muted violet with a somber, dusty quality. Because it is highly unsaturated, this dark shade avoids the sweetness of brighter purples. Use this hex code as a moody background for high-contrast UI, where it easily supports white text while maintaining a serious tone. It pairs well with pale, cool neutrals to keep your design grounded and professional rather than overbearing.
Questions about #513e65
What is #513e65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #513e65 is rgb(81, 62, 101), in HSL hsl(269, 24%, 32%) and in CMYK 20%, 39%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #513e65?
This muted violet works best when grounded by soft, cool neutrals like slate or crisp silver to maintain a professional aesthetic. Because the color is dark and unsaturated, avoid overly warm tones that might muddy the design.
Is #513e65 readable on white or black?
#513e65 has a 9.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.