#5C3669 Hex Color
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Darker than plum and grayer than violet, this muted purple carries a dusty, almost smoky character. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than a loud accent. White text reads clearly on #5c3669 at about 9.6:1 contrast, which makes it a solid pick for dark mode and moody layouts. The hex code #5c3669 also pairs well with warm golds and muted sage.
Questions about #5c3669
What is #5c3669 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c3669 is rgb(92, 54, 105), in HSL hsl(285, 32%, 31%) and in CMYK 12%, 49%, 0%, 59%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5c3669?
Warm ochre and dusty rose bring out its violet undertones, while sage and soft cream keep it calm. Avoid bright blues next to it, since they wash out its muted depth.
Is #5c3669 readable on white or black?
#5c3669 has a 9.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.18:1 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.