#5B4273 Hex Color
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Far from a bright violet, this dark purple leans gray and reads muted and moody. The hex code #5b4273 works best as a dark UI background or supporting tone, since white text on it hits about 8.5:1 contrast. It flatters dusty gold and deep teal accents. Large type holds up well; fine detail can turn muddy.
Questions about #5b4273
What is #5b4273 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b4273 is rgb(91, 66, 115), in HSL hsl(271, 27%, 35%) and in CMYK 21%, 43%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5b4273?
Muted gold and deep teal both lift #5b4273 without fighting its gray undertone. Keep lighter accents small, since large doses can wash it out.
Is #5b4273 readable on white or black?
#5b4273 has a 8.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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.