#5E3A53 color
The hex color #5E3A53 is a dark, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.9% red, 22.7% green and 32.5% blue (94, 58, 83).
Its hue angle is 318°, with 24% saturation and 30% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 38% magenta, 12% yellow and 63% black.
The closest named color is Grape Fizz (#64435F), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.52:1).
#5E3A53 color codes
| HEX | #5E3A53 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(94, 58, 83) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.9%, 22.7%, 32.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(318, 24%, 30%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(318, 38%, 37%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 38%, 12%, 63%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.49, 20.18, -8.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.49, 21.9, 337.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.69, 6.031, 8.941) | |
| Decimal | 6175315 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5E3A53, 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 #5E3A53 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5E3A53 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | 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 #5E3A53 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3b4254Protanopia
no red cones#444852Deuteranopia
no green cones#623b43Tritanopia
no blue cones#454545Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5e3a53; }
.text { color: #5e3a53; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5e3a53; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(94 58 83 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5e3a53, #5e3a41); }
Similar colors
#64435fGrape Fizz#614051Eggplant#654161Royal Plum#543254Purple Prose#4e334eShadow Purple#5b365eLong Passionate Night#653b66Wine Tour#753a58Passionate Plum
Questions
- What color is #5E3A53?
- #5E3A53 is a dark, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Grape Fizz. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5E3A53?
- The RGB value is 94, 58, 83: 94 red, 58 green and 83 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5E3A53?
- The complementary color is #3A5E45, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5E3A53?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 and white text 9.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.