#59527C Hex Color
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Dark, dusty violet with a heavy gray undertone. #59527c reads muted and moody, so treat it as a supporting tone or dark mode background rather than a hero color. White text passes AA on it with ease, hitting about 7.2:1 contrast. Pair it with warm gold or soft coral to lift the gloom. The hex code for dark purple is #59527c.
Questions about #59527c
What is #59527c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59527c is rgb(89, 82, 124), in HSL hsl(250, 20%, 40%) and in CMYK 28%, 34%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #59527c?
Warm accents like gold, amber, or terracotta bring out the best in #59527c, since the color itself is muted and cool. Soft creams also work for calmer layouts.
Is #59527c readable on white or black?
#59527c has a 7.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.92:1 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.