#5E517F Hex Color
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#5e517f is a dark, dusty purple with a gray cast that keeps it muted and slightly cool. As a background it performs well, holding white text at about 7.1:1 contrast, which clears AA for small body text. Pair it with muted gold or dusty rose rather than plain white, and use it as a dominant base in moody layouts.
Questions about #5e517f
What is #5e517f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e517f is rgb(94, 81, 127), in HSL hsl(257, 22%, 41%) and in CMYK 26%, 36%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #5e517f?
#5e517f flatters muted gold and dusty rose more than plain white, which can wash it out. For a cooler palette, try pairing it with sage or deep teal.
Is #5e517f readable on white or black?
#5e517f has a 7.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.95:1 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.