#592B96 Hex Color

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A deep, muted violet close to the skin of a ripe plum. #592b96 has a cool, low glow that reads moody rather than bright, so it shines as a dark UI background or rich brand base. White text sits comfortably on top with about 9.5:1 contrast, and soft gold or dusty mauve make tasteful pairings.

Questions about #592b96

What is #592b96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #592b96 is rgb(89, 43, 150), in HSL hsl(266, 55%, 38%) and in CMYK 41%, 71%, 0%, 41%.
What text color works best on #592b96?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 9.5:1 contrast on #592b96. That clears WCAG AA for body text, so the hex code holds up behind small paragraphs and fine print.
Which colors pair well with #592b96?
Soft gold brings out its warmth while dusty mauve keeps things tonal and calm. For sharper contrast, try charcoal grays or a muted teal accent.
Is #592b96 readable on white or black?
#592b96 has a 9.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.