#5E2548 Hex Color
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A dark plum-magenta close to mulberry wine, #5e2548 carries a muted, dusty finish rather than a bright pink punch. Its depth makes it a solid dominant base in a 60/30/10 palette, and white text reads clearly on it at about 11.4:1 contrast. Pair it with sage or warm gold to lift it. Watch large flat areas, which can turn muddy.
Questions about #5e2548
What is #5e2548 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e2548 is rgb(94, 37, 72), in HSL hsl(323, 44%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 23%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e2548?
Sage green, warm gold, and dusty blush all flatter #5e2548 without stealing its depth. Cream works better than stark white if you want a softer, more romantic feel in the palette.
Is #5e2548 readable on white or black?
#5e2548 has a 11.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.