#5E64E9 Hex Color
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#5e64e9 is a loud, saturated indigo that demands attention. Because of its intensity, use this color as an accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs effectively with warm, muted golds or sandy neutrals to ground its energy. While it meets WCAG AA standards for readability against white text, the high chroma can cause vibration on screen if used in large blocks.
Questions about #5e64e9
What is #5e64e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e64e9 is rgb(94, 100, 233), in HSL hsl(237, 76%, 64%) and in CMYK 60%, 57%, 0%, 9%.
How should I use #5e64e9 in my interface designs?
Use #5e64e9 sparingly as an accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements rather than large backgrounds. Its high intensity creates a striking focal point, but it can cause visual vibration or eye strain if applied across expansive, empty space.
What colors pair well with #5e64e9?
This indigo thrives when balanced against muted, warm neutrals like sandy tan or soft cream tones. Pairing #5e64e9 with warm, desaturated yellows or golds creates a sophisticated contrast that grounds the color’s inherent high energy and digital brightness.
Is #5e64e9 readable on white or black?
#5e64e9 has a 4.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 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.