#5C3563 color
The hex color #5C3563 is a dark, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 20.8% green and 38.8% blue (92, 53, 99).
Its hue angle is 291°, with 30% saturation and 30% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 46% magenta, 0% yellow and 61% black.
The closest named color is Long Passionate Night (#5B365E), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.79:1).
#5C3563 color codes
| HEX | #5C3563 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 53, 99) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 20.8%, 38.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(291, 30%, 30%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(291, 46%, 39%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 46%, 0%, 61%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.7, 25.88, -20.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.7, 32.77, 322.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.939, 5.723, 12.488) | |
| Decimal | 6042979 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C3563, 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 #5C3563 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5C3563 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.14:1 | 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 #5C3563 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2f4165Protanopia
no red cones#394562Deuteranopia
no green cones#5d3b47Tritanopia
no blue cones#444444Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c3563; }
.text { color: #5c3563; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c3563; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 53 99 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c3563, #633553); }
Similar colors
#5b365eLong Passionate Night#5b3167Imperial Purple#593569Purple Protégé#663366Wineberry#653b66Wine Tour#623b70Heartless#4f325eRoyal Crown#673362Opulent Purple
Closest common color name: Byzantium.
Questions
- What color is #5C3563?
- #5C3563 is a dark, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Long Passionate Night. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C3563?
- The RGB value is 92, 53, 99: 92 red, 53 green and 99 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C3563?
- The complementary color is #3C6335, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C3563?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.14:1 and white text 9.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.