#5F4876 color
The hex color #5F4876 is a dark, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 37.3% red, 28.2% green and 46.3% blue (95, 72, 118).
Its hue angle is 270°, with 24% saturation and 37% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 39% magenta, 0% yellow and 54% black.
The closest named color is Royal Robe (#614A7B), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.85:1).
#5F4876 color codes
| HEX | #5F4876 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(95, 72, 118) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(37.3%, 28.2%, 46.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(270, 24%, 37%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(270, 39%, 46%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 39%, 0%, 54%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.75, 19.66, -22.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.75, 30.02, 310.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.306, 8.376, 18.21) | |
| Decimal | 6244470 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5F4876, 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 #5F4876 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5F4876 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.68:1 | 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 #5F4876 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3e5178Protanopia
no red cones#435275Deuteranopia
no green cones#5c4f59Tritanopia
no blue cones#525252Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5f4876; }
.text { color: #5f4876; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5f4876; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(95 72 118 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5f4876, #764876); }
Similar colors
#614a7bRoyal Robe#674876Neon Violet#5b4276Drifting Violet#5c457bIn the Vines#604c81Sumptuous Purple#61496eYour Majesty#57446aHaunted Candelabra#5c5083Freshly Purpleized
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Blue.
Questions
- What color is #5F4876?
- #5F4876 is a dark, grayish violet, closest to the named color Royal Robe. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5F4876?
- The RGB value is 95, 72, 118: 95 red, 72 green and 118 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5F4876?
- The complementary color is #5F7648, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5F4876?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.68:1 and white text 7.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.