#5A56AD Hex Color
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Not the electric indigo of neon palettes, #5a56ad is a muted indigo with gray undertones and a medium-dark weight. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, which suits meditation brands, denim washes, and night-sky themes. It works best as a supporting tone or dark mode base, and white text passes WCAG AA on it at 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #5a56ad
What is #5a56ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a56ad is rgb(90, 86, 173), in HSL hsl(243, 35%, 51%) and in CMYK 48%, 50%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #5a56ad?
#5a56ad pairs well with warm earth tones like terracotta and mustard, which offset its cool, muted character. Soft blush and warm gray also flatter it without competing for attention.
Is #5a56ad readable on white or black?
#5a56ad has a 6.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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.