#5C3D53 Hex Color
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Far from a vivid magenta, this shade sits closer to a dusty plum. The hex code #5c3d53 carries heavy gray undertones, so it works best as a supporting tone or background rather than the star. White text hits 9.3:1 contrast on it, and pairing it with sage or warm ochre keeps it from going muddy.
Questions about #5c3d53
What is #5c3d53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c3d53 is rgb(92, 61, 83), in HSL hsl(317, 20%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 10%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5c3d53?
It pairs well with sage, warm ochre, and dusty rose, which all share its muted character. Skip bright neons and pure white as large partners, since they can make the color read flat and gray.
Is #5c3d53 readable on white or black?
#5c3d53 has a 9.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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.