#5A398A Hex Color
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This dark, moody purple carries an air of mystery and serious intent. It works well for gaming interfaces or luxurious branding that needs a cooler, more grounded presence. Designers often pick this shade for its ability to create contrast without being too aggressive. The hex code for this color is #5a398a.
Questions about #5a398a
What is #5a398a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a398a is rgb(90, 57, 138), in HSL hsl(264, 42%, 38%) and in CMYK 35%, 59%, 0%, 46%.
Is #5a398a readable on white or black?
#5a398a has a 8.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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.