#5D4B68 color
The hex color #5D4B68 is a dark, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.5% red, 29.4% green and 40.8% blue (93, 75, 104).
Its hue angle is 277°, with 16% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 28% magenta, 0% yellow and 59% black.
The closest named color is Nightly Walk (#544563), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.86:1).
#5D4B68 color codes
| HEX | #5D4B68 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 75, 104) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.5%, 29.4%, 40.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(277, 16%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(277, 28%, 41%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 28%, 0%, 59%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.72, 13.66, -13.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.72, 19.55, 314.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.529, 8.359, 14.205) | |
| Decimal | 6114152 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5D4B68, 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 #5D4B68 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5D4B68 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.67:1 | 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 #5D4B68 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#475169Protanopia
no red cones#4a5267Deuteranopia
no green cones#5c4f55Tritanopia
no blue cones#525252Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5d4b68; }
.text { color: #5d4b68; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5d4b68; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(93 75 104 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5d4b68, #684b64); }
Similar colors
#544563Nightly Walk#61496eYour Majesty#57446aHaunted Candelabra#64435fGrape Fizz#675a75Plummy#674876Neon Violet#654161Royal Plum#614a7bRoyal Robe
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #5D4B68?
- #5D4B68 is a dark, grayish violet, closest to the named color Nightly Walk. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5D4B68?
- The RGB value is 93, 75, 104: 93 red, 75 green and 104 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5D4B68?
- The complementary color is #56684B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5D4B68?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.67:1 and white text 7.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.