#5D5C75 Hex Color
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Dark mode interfaces and moody branding are where this dim purple earns its keep. The hex code #5d5c75 is very unsaturated, so it reads muted and inky rather than playful, with a gray undertone that keeps large surfaces calm. White text hits about 6.5:1 contrast on it, enough for AA body copy. Pair it with soft gold or dusty rose, since it can wash out next to pure white.
Questions about #5d5c75
What is #5d5c75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d5c75 is rgb(93, 92, 117), in HSL hsl(242, 12%, 41%) and in CMYK 21%, 21%, 0%, 54%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5d5c75?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and warm cream lift #5d5c75 without fighting its gray undertone, and burgundy makes it read richer than navy does. Keep bright saturated purples away; they make it turn muddy.
Is #5d5c75 readable on white or black?
#5d5c75 has a 6.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.25:1 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.