#524494 Hex Color
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A muted violet with cool, dim undertones, #524494 carries a heavy, serious mood. This dark shade works best as a balanced background for UI designs or as a grounding secondary color. Because it is quite desaturated, white text offers excellent legibility against it. Use the hex code #524494 to add a touch of mystery or authority to your digital layouts.
Questions about #524494
What is #524494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #524494 is rgb(82, 68, 148), in HSL hsl(251, 37%, 42%) and in CMYK 45%, 54%, 0%, 42%.
What types of color palettes work well with #524494?
Is #524494 readable on white or black?
#524494 has a 8.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.