#581B9D Hex Color
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#581b9d is a dark, saturated violet-purple with cool undertones and low lightness. Its serious, mysterious character suits moody backgrounds, luxury branding, gaming interfaces, and spiritual or creative designs. Use it as a dominant base with white type, or pair it with muted gold for contrast. The hex code #581b9d supports white text at about 10.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #581b9d
What is #581b9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #581b9d is rgb(88, 27, 157), in HSL hsl(268, 71%, 36%) and in CMYK 44%, 83%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #581b9d?
#581b9d pairs well with muted gold, warm cream, and charcoal, which soften its cool depth without competing with its strong saturation. Use gold for small highlights, cream for readable surfaces, and charcoal for a restrained supporting tone.
Is #581b9d readable on white or black?
#581b9d has a 10.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.