#5C5177 Hex Color
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#5c5177 is a muted, dusty purple with serious, inky undertones. Because it is highly unsaturated, it provides a grounded, moody base for UI designs. While you can use white text directly over it for strong readability, this color often works best as a supporting element rather than a dominant background. The hex code for this cool, shadowy shade is #5c5177.
Questions about #5c5177
What is #5c5177 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c5177 is rgb(92, 81, 119), in HSL hsl(257, 19%, 39%) and in CMYK 23%, 32%, 0%, 53%.
What color combinations work best with #5c5177?
#5c5177 pairs well with cool neutrals like slate or silver to emphasize its inky quality. For higher contrast, it grounds lighter tones such as soft cream or mint without appearing too aggressive in your overall design layout.
Is #5c5177 readable on white or black?
#5c5177 has a 7.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.