#5B517B
Muted Purple
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About #5B517B Muted Purple
#5B517B is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 91 red, 81 green, and 123 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 254°, saturation of 21%, and lightness of 40%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #5B517B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
254°
Hue
21%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #5B517B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #5B517B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#5B517B on White
Contrast Ratio7.22:1
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Aa#5B517B on Black
Contrast Ratio2.91:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #5B517B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5B517B |
| RGB | rgb(91, 81, 123) |
| HSL | hsl(254, 21%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 91, 81, 123 |
| RGB Percent | 35.7%, 31.8%, 48.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 26%, 34%, 0%, 52% |
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