#53518E Hex Color
A serious and moody cool indigo
Muted and dusty, #53518e brings a serious, moody character to digital interfaces. This cool indigo provides a grounded background for modern dark modes. It maintains high readability, as white text stands out clearly against its matte surface. When used in digital projects, the hex code for this color is #53518e. It pairs effectively with warm neutrals to offset its inherent chill.
Questions about #53518e
What is #53518e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53518e is rgb(83, 81, 142), in HSL hsl(242, 27%, 44%) and in CMYK 42%, 43%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair best with #53518e?
Is #53518e a good choice for UI text?
While #53518e works excellently as a background color or accent for UI elements, it is generally too dark and desaturated to serve as primary text against a dark interface. Use it for cards or panels, but keep your main typography white or light gray for readability.
Is #53518e readable on white or black?
#53518e has a 7.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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.