#5D59F9 Hex Color
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Reach for #5d59f9 when a call to action needs to shout. This indigo is saturated and loud, with a bright purple-blue glow that reads cool and electric. White text sits well on the hex code #5d59f9 at about 4.9:1 contrast, enough to pass AA for body copy. It works best as a bold accent against dark backgrounds; as a full-page fill it can overwhelm. Warm golds and mustards tame its cool edge nicely.
Questions about #5d59f9
What is #5d59f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d59f9 is rgb(93, 89, 249), in HSL hsl(242, 93%, 66%) and in CMYK 63%, 64%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #5d59f9?
Warm golds and mustards balance the cool intensity of #5d59f9, and peach or terracotta softens it further. For a darker palette, pair it with deep charcoal backgrounds and white type.
Is #5d59f9 readable on white or black?
#5d59f9 has a 4.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.26:1 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.