mediumpurple 4

#5D478B

X11 color

Medium Purple 4 (#5D478B) is the deepest X11 medium purple variant, a rich, dark blue-violet approaching dark indigo territory. It has a scholarly, mysterious character suggesting deep twilight, medieval illuminated manuscripts, and the color of dried lavender in shadow. It is an effective dark anchor for purple palettes in academic or luxury contexts.

Color Values

HEX

#5D478B

RGB

93, 71, 139

HSL

259.4, 32.4%, 41.2%

HSV

259.4, 48.9%, 54.5%

CMYK

33.1%, 48.9%, 0.0%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4533 0.1092 296.7

Properties

Color Psychology

True blue is the world's most popular favorite color, representing trust, competence, and stability. It suppresses appetite and promotes productivity, making it ideal for work environments. Blue is the dominant color in corporate branding because it communicates reliability without emotional excess.

Design Usage

Medium blue is the default choice for primary buttons, navigation bars, and link text across the web. It forms the foundation of design systems for banking, insurance, and enterprise SaaS products. While universally safe, it benefits from a distinctive hue angle or saturation to avoid blending into the sea of blue brands.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #5D478B;
color: #5D478B;
border-color: #5D478B;
Nearest Tailwind: Blue 900 #1E3A8A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.67:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.74:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #5D478B?

RGB(93, 71, 139) · HSL(259.4, 32.4%, 41.2%) · CMYK(33.1%, 48.9%, 0.0%, 45.5%)

Does #5D478B meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.67:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #5D478B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #5D478B background; contrast on black is 2.74:1.