#5C5C99 Hex Color
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The hex code #5c5c99 is a muted, matte indigo with cool blue-violet undertones and a dim, inky presence. Its restrained saturation suggests calm, structure, and spirituality. Use it as a supporting tone for meditation, luxury, or night-sky themes, paired with warm cream or burgundy. White text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #5c5c99
What is #5c5c99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c5c99 is rgb(92, 92, 153), in HSL hsl(240, 25%, 48%) and in CMYK 40%, 40%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5c5c99?
#5c5c99 pairs well with warm cream, muted gold, and burgundy because their warmth offsets its cool, dusty blue-violet cast. Use those accents sparingly to keep the palette structured rather than overly dark.
Is #5c5c99 readable on white or black?
#5c5c99 has a 6.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.44:1 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.