#5D639C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted indigo offers a cool and somber atmosphere, perfect for understated branding or dark, moody interfaces. While it can appear flat in large, empty areas, it gains sophistication when paired with crisp, warm metallics like brushed brass. The hex code for this color is #5d639c, which provides sufficient contrast for white body text.
Questions about #5d639c
What is #5d639c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d639c is rgb(93, 99, 156), in HSL hsl(234, 25%, 49%) and in CMYK 40%, 37%, 0%, 39%.
How should I pair #5d639c in a color palette?
#5d639c works best when contrasted against warm, metallic tones like brushed brass or copper, which lift its somewhat flat, muted quality. If you need a neutral background, it holds its own against clean white text without losing its distinct indigo character.
Is #5d639c readable on white or black?
#5d639c has a 5.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.