#59339B Hex Color

Deep saturated violet with serious moody undertones

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#59339b is a deep, saturated violet with a serious, moody undertone. Its high contrast makes it an excellent choice for dark mode UI backgrounds or as a bold accent against soft, pale greys. Because of its intense pigment, white text remains highly legible against this hex code. Use this shade when you need a grounded color that commands attention without feeling neon or artificial.

Questions about #59339b

What is #59339b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59339b is rgb(89, 51, 155), in HSL hsl(262, 50%, 40%) and in CMYK 43%, 67%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #59339b?
This deep violet pairs beautifully with soft, pale greys or cream to balance its intensity. For a more dramatic or modern look, combine #59339b with bright mustard accents to create a striking visual tension in your design.
Is #59339b readable on white or black?
#59339b has a 8.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.37:1 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.