#5A45BF Hex Color
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Bold and saturated, #5a45bf serves as a strong indigo accent in UI design. It offers a 6.9:1 contrast ratio with white text, easily exceeding WCAG AA requirements for small body text. Use this hex code as a 10% accent against soft, neutral backgrounds to maintain visual balance. The shade stays bright and vivid, avoiding a muddy appearance in most lighting conditions.
Questions about #5a45bf
What is #5a45bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a45bf is rgb(90, 69, 191), in HSL hsl(250, 49%, 51%) and in CMYK 53%, 64%, 0%, 25%.
Where should I use the #5a45bf indigo shade?
Use #5a45bf as a vibrant 10% accent color against soft, neutral backgrounds. It works effectively in digital interfaces to draw attention to call-to-action buttons or navigation items without creating a muddy or cluttered visual experience.
Is #5a45bf readable on white or black?
#5a45bf has a 6.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.