#5C5169 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
The hex code #5c5169 defines a dark, muted violet with cool gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood without visual noise. Use it as a supporting tone in moody interfaces, luxury branding, or spiritual designs, then add pale accents for clarity. White text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #5c5169
What is #5c5169 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c5169 is rgb(92, 81, 105), in HSL hsl(268, 13%, 36%) and in CMYK 12%, 23%, 0%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #5c5169?
Warm ivory, pale lavender, and muted sage pair well with #5c5169 because their lighter values offset its dusty darkness without creating harsh contrast. Use warm ivory for text or large areas, and reserve brighter accents for small interface details.
Is #5c5169 readable on white or black?
#5c5169 has a 7.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.