#5249A5 Hex Color
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Not a bright violet or a true blue, #5249a5 reads as a dark, muted indigo. Its low lightness and steady saturation give it a serious, moody character, so it works best as a dominant base in dark mode interfaces, meditation branding, and night sky themes. White text hits about 7.4:1 contrast on this hex code, enough for small body copy, and warm gold accents flatter it better than pale neutrals.
Questions about #5249a5
What is #5249a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5249a5 is rgb(82, 73, 165), in HSL hsl(246, 39%, 47%) and in CMYK 50%, 56%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #5249a5?
Warm gold and soft lavender flatter this dark indigo best, while pale cream and beige tend to wash it out. For text and icons, plain white gives the strongest contrast at roughly 7.4 to 1.
Is #5249a5 readable on white or black?
#5249a5 has a 7.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.