#575189 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty violet, #575189 projects a serious and grounded tone. Its desaturation prevents the harshness of pure purple, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds instead of standard dark grays or navies. It pairs perfectly with white text for high readability, achieving a 7.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this matte, cool-leaning shade is #575189.
Questions about #575189
What is #575189 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #575189 is rgb(87, 81, 137), in HSL hsl(246, 26%, 43%) and in CMYK 36%, 41%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
How does #575189 perform as a background color for UI design?
#575189 functions as a highly readable, grounded alternative to traditional navy or dark gray backgrounds. It maintains excellent contrast with white text, helping interfaces feel professional and stable without the visual fatigue often caused by more saturated or neon purple shades.
Which color palettes harmonize best with #575189?
Is #575189 readable on white or black?
#575189 has a 7.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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.