#5B398E
Purple
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About #5B398E Purple
#5B398E is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 91 red, 57 green, and 142 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 264°, saturation of 43%, and lightness of 39%.
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 #5B398E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
264°
Hue
43%
Saturation
39%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #5B398E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #5B398E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#5B398E on White
Contrast Ratio8.68:1
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Aa#5B398E on Black
Contrast Ratio2.42:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #5B398E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5B398E |
| RGB | rgb(91, 57, 142) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 43%, 39%) |
| RGB Decimal | 91, 57, 142 |
| RGB Percent | 35.7%, 22.4%, 55.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 36%, 60%, 0%, 44% |
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