#523079 Hex Color
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This dark, muted violet carries a serious and mysterious character. Because of its deep saturation, #523079 works best as a moody, large-scale background color rather than fine detail, which can get lost. Pair it with soft cream or pale yellow to create a high-contrast, readable interface. The hex code for this cool, shadowy purple is #523079.
Questions about #523079
What is #523079 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #523079 is rgb(82, 48, 121), in HSL hsl(268, 43%, 33%) and in CMYK 32%, 60%, 0%, 53%.
What colors create a balanced interface with #523079?
Use soft neutrals like cream or pale yellow to provide the necessary contrast against this deep violet. These lighter tones allow the dark, serious nature of #523079 to remain legible while keeping the overall design aesthetic professional and clean.
Is #523079 suitable for fine details or small text?
Because of its high saturation and dark value, #523079 often struggles with readability in fine details or small font sizes. It is much more effective as a large-scale background color where its moody and mysterious character can fully define the space.
Is #523079 readable on white or black?
#523079 has a 10.20:1 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.