#5D5EA5 Hex Color
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Faded denim or a night sky just past dusk comes close. #5d5ea5 is a muted indigo with gray undertones, cool and matte rather than vivid. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone, and it shines behind white text, which clears AA at about 5.8:1 contrast. Pair it with warm ochre to keep large areas from reading flat.
Questions about #5d5ea5
What is #5d5ea5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d5ea5 is rgb(93, 94, 165), in HSL hsl(239, 29%, 51%) and in CMYK 44%, 43%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5d5ea5?
Warm ochre, dusty rose, and soft cream all lift #5d5ea5 and keep it from reading flat. For text, white passes AA at about 5.8:1 contrast, so it suits body copy.
Is #5d5ea5 readable on white or black?
#5d5ea5 has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.