#5C5A99 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty indigo possesses a cool, restrained character that leans away from vivid saturation. #5c5a99 functions best as a sophisticated supporting tone in UI design, offering enough contrast for white text at a 6.2:1 ratio. It feels serious and controlled, making it a reliable choice for dark mode layouts or backgrounds where you need to avoid the harshness of pure black.
Questions about #5c5a99
What is #5c5a99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c5a99 is rgb(92, 90, 153), in HSL hsl(242, 26%, 48%) and in CMYK 40%, 41%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the #5c5a99 indigo?
This muted indigo pairs beautifully with cream or soft beige to balance its cool, restrained character. For a more modern, high-contrast scheme, try pairing it with off-white or pale gray accents to keep the design clean and serious.
Is #5c5a99 readable on white or black?
#5c5a99 has a 6.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.