#54437F Hex Color

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Dark purple is what you get when violet loses its brightness. The hex code #54437f works best as a base or supporting tone in dark mode UI and moody brand palettes, where white text hits about 8.4:1 contrast. It flatters muted gold and dusty rose. Against bright white it can read flat, so test it on tinted backgrounds first.

Questions about #54437f

What is #54437f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #54437f is rgb(84, 67, 127), in HSL hsl(257, 31%, 38%) and in CMYK 34%, 47%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #54437f?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and deep teal all flatter #54437f. Its low saturation means pairings should stay soft too, since bright neons will overpower it.
Is #54437f readable on white or black?
#54437f has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.