#5311BB

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #5311BB?

RGB(83, 17, 187), HSL(263.3, 83.3%, 40.0%), CMYK(55.6%, 90.9%, 0.0%, 26.7%).

Q: Does #5311BB meet WCAG contrast on white?

9.7:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#5311BB is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 83, 17, 187, in HSL 263.3°, 83.3%, 40.0%, and in CMYK 55.6%, 90.9%, 0.0%, 26.7%. The nearest named color is purple 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#5311BB

RGB

83, 17, 187

HSL

263.3, 83.3%, 40.0%

HSV

263.3, 90.9%, 73.3%

CMYK

55.6%, 90.9%, 0.0%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.4169 0.2259 289.3

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: purple 3

Color Psychology

True purple has been the color of royalty for millennia because Tyrian purple dye was extraordinarily rare and expensive. It represents luxury, creativity, and visionary thinking. Purple stimulates problem-solving and artistic expression, bridging the physical energy of red with the calm stability of blue.

Design Usage

Medium purple is a strong primary brand color for creative agencies, streaming platforms, and premium product tiers. It differentiates effectively from the blue-green dominated tech landscape. Use it for premium badges, creator tools, and feature gating where exclusivity should be communicated.