#523EBD Hex Color
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A bold, saturated indigo that leans dark and cool. #523ebd carries enough depth to feel moody while staying electric, so it shines as an accent for calls to action, highlights, and large type. It flatters warm golds and soft corals far more than plain white. White text reads clearly on top at about 7.5:1 contrast. Use the hex code as a supporting tone rather than a full background.
Questions about #523ebd
What is #523ebd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #523ebd is rgb(82, 62, 189), in HSL hsl(249, 51%, 49%) and in CMYK 57%, 67%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #523ebd?
Warm gold, amber, and coral all bring out the electric side of this indigo. For a quieter palette, try muted mauve or soft gray neutrals instead of stark white.
Is #523ebd readable on white or black?
#523ebd has a 7.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.