#5B3479
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #5B3479 Purple
#5B3479 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 91 red, 52 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 274°, saturation of 40%, and lightness of 34%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #5B3479 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
274°
Hue
40%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #5B3479 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #5B3479 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#5B3479 on White
Contrast Ratio9.49:1
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Aa#5B3479 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.21:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #5B3479 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5B3479 |
| RGB | rgb(91, 52, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(274, 40%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 91, 52, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 35.7%, 20.4%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 25%, 57%, 0%, 53% |
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