#5E445D color
The hex color #5E445D is a dark, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.9% red, 26.7% green and 36.5% blue (94, 68, 93).
Its hue angle is 302°, with 16% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 28% magenta, 1% yellow and 63% black.
The closest named color is Grape Fizz (#64435F), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.53:1).
#5E445D color codes
| HEX | #5E445D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(94, 68, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.9%, 26.7%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(302, 16%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(302, 28%, 37%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 28%, 1%, 63%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32.49, 15.97, -10.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32.49, 19.06, 326.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.659, 7.305, 11.308) | |
| Decimal | 6177885 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5E445D, 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 #5E445D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5E445D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | 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 #5E445D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#434a5eProtanopia
no red cones#494e5cDeuteranopia
no green cones#60464dTritanopia
no blue cones#4c4c4cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5e445d; }
.text { color: #5e445d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5e445d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(94 68 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5e445d, #5e4450); }
Similar colors
#64435fGrape Fizz#654161Royal Plum#614051Eggplant#544563Nightly Walk#61496eYour Majesty#6f5166Hibernation#57446aHaunted Candelabra#4e334eShadow Purple
Questions
- What color is #5E445D?
- #5E445D 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 #5E445D?
- The RGB value is 94, 68, 93: 94 red, 68 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5E445D?
- The complementary color is #445E45, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5E445D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 and white text 8.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.