#59008D Hex Color
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Dark and cool, #59008d is a saturated purple with a deep violet cast and a serious, mysterious mood. Its strong presence suits gaming interfaces, spiritual branding, luxury packaging, and moody backgrounds, though large areas may feel heavy. White text achieves about 11.6:1 contrast here. The hex code for this color is #59008d.
Questions about #59008d
What is #59008d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59008d is rgb(89, 0, 141), in HSL hsl(278, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 37%, 100%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #59008d?
For a balanced palette, pair #59008d with white or lavender for contrast, or add muted gold and pale pink for warmth. Charcoal can support its depth, while a lighter violet creates a restrained monochromatic scheme.
Does #59008d read as a warm or cool color?
#59008d reads as a cool color because its saturated purple leans toward blue-violet rather than red-violet, giving it a serious, mysterious feel that works especially well with dark neutrals and focused accent areas.
Is #59008d readable on white or black?
#59008d has a 11.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.