#590D7C Hex Color
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#590d7c is a highly saturated, deep violet that feels heavy and dominant. As a dark base, it works effectively for moody brand identities or interface backgrounds. Because of its dark values, ensure you use white text to maintain high contrast and readability. The hex code for this intense purple is #590d7c.
Questions about #590d7c
What is #590d7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #590d7c is rgb(89, 13, 124), in HSL hsl(281, 81%, 27%) and in CMYK 28%, 90%, 0%, 51%.
Does #590d7c work well for text on websites?
#590d7c is too dark and saturated for use as body text against most backgrounds, as it lacks sufficient contrast. It works best as a background color, provided you use white or very light text to maintain high readability.
What colors pair well with the deep violet #590d7c?
You can balance the intensity of #590d7c by pairing it with neutral tones like light gray or soft whites. For a vibrant, high-contrast color scheme, try accenting it with a sharp lime green or a warm mustard yellow.
Is #590d7c readable on white or black?
#590d7c has a 11.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.77:1 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.