#5E3597
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #5E3597 Purple
#5E3597 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 94 red, 53 green, and 151 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 265°, saturation of 48%, and lightness of 40%.
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 #5E3597 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
265°
Hue
48%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #5E3597 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #5E3597 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#5E3597 on White
Contrast Ratio8.63:1
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Aa#5E3597 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.43:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #5E3597 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5E3597 |
| RGB | rgb(94, 53, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(265, 48%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 94, 53, 151 |
| RGB Percent | 36.9%, 20.8%, 59.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 38%, 65%, 0%, 41% |
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