#5D3F54 Hex Color
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#5d3f54 is a dark, dusty magenta that leans toward plum. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a gloomy, matte feel, so treat this hex code as a supporting tone or dark background rather than a lead color. It flatters muted gold and soft cream, and white text reads at about 9.1:1, well past AA.
Questions about #5d3f54
What is #5d3f54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d3f54 is rgb(93, 63, 84), in HSL hsl(318, 19%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 10%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5d3f54?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and sage all flatter #5d3f54 because their soft saturation matches its matte character. For text and icons, plain white gives the strongest contrast.
Is #5d3f54 safe to use as a background for body text?
Yes. White text on #5d3f54 reaches about 9.1:1 contrast, above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires, so it works behind small body text. Darker text will disappear on it, so stick to light foregrounds.
Is #5d3f54 readable on white or black?
#5d3f54 has a 9.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 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.