#5B516B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #5B516B?

RGB(91, 81, 107), HSL(263.1, 13.8%, 36.9%), CMYK(15.0%, 24.3%, 0.0%, 58.0%).

Q: Does #5B516B meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.41:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#5B516B is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 91, 81, 107, in HSL 263.1°, 13.8%, 36.9%, and in CMYK 15.0%, 24.3%, 0.0%, 58.0%. The nearest named color is Eggplant.

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Color Values

HEX

#5B516B

RGB

91, 81, 107

HSL

263.1, 13.8%, 36.9%

HSV

263.1, 24.3%, 42.0%

CMYK

15.0%, 24.3%, 0.0%, 58.0%

OKLCH

0.4547 0.0434 302.3

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: Eggplant

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.