#5B4DC1 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-energy indigo demands attention. The hex code #5b4dc1 features a cool temperature, making it ideal for call-to-action buttons or small UI accents rather than large backgrounds. It pairs well with soft, neutral creams to balance its intensity. Because it offers a 6.4:1 contrast ratio with white text, this bold shade remains highly accessible for web design.
Questions about #5b4dc1
What is #5b4dc1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b4dc1 is rgb(91, 77, 193), in HSL hsl(247, 48%, 53%) and in CMYK 53%, 60%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #5b4dc1?
Is #5b4dc1 readable on white or black?
#5b4dc1 has a 6.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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.