#5C005F color
The hex color #5C005F is a very dark, vivid magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 0% green and 37.3% blue (92, 0, 95).
Its hue angle is 298°, with 100% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 100% magenta, 0% yellow and 63% black.
The closest named color is Cloak and Dagger (#550055), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.96:1).
#5C005F color codes
| HEX | #5C005F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 0, 95) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 0%, 37.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(298, 100%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(298, 100%, 37%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 100%, 0%, 63%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.45, 47.15, -30.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.45, 56.17, 327.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.479, 3.102, 11.082) | |
| Decimal | 6029407 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C005F, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #5C005F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5C005F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #5C005F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#002a61Protanopia
no red cones#1e355dDeuteranopia
no green cones#5f1735Tritanopia
no blue cones#313131Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c005f; }
.text { color: #5c005f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c005f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 0 95 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c005f, #5f0032); }
Similar colors
#550055Cloak and Dagger#551155Cosmic Explorer#480656Clairvoyant#581a57Purple Velour#540d6eVelvet Vortex#552367Elegant Purple Gown#3b0346Romanic Scene#441144Velvet Cosmos
Closest common color name: Purple.
Questions
- What color is #5C005F?
- #5C005F is a very dark, vivid magenta, closest to the named color Cloak and Dagger. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C005F?
- The RGB value is 92, 0, 95: 92 red, 0 green and 95 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C005F?
- The complementary color is #035F00, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C005F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.62:1 and white text 12.96:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.