#5D4B80 Hex Color
Dark, dusty purple with a moody streak
#5d4b80 is a dark, muted purple with dusty gray undertones. It reads gloomy and understated, which suits moody backgrounds and dark mode UI better than bright accents. The hex code #5d4b80 carries enough depth for white body text, and it flatters warm gold accents over the usual stark white pairings.
Questions about #5d4b80
What is #5d4b80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d4b80 is rgb(93, 75, 128), in HSL hsl(260, 26%, 40%) and in CMYK 27%, 41%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #5d4b80?
Dusty gold, amber, and muted rose flatter #5d4b80 best. Pair it with warm neutrals instead of stark white, which can wash out its dark, grayed undertones.
Is #5d4b80 readable on white or black?
#5d4b80 has a 7.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.