#5E309C

#5E309C

Color Values

HEX

#5E309C

RGB

94, 48, 156

HSL

265.6, 52.9%, 40.0%

HSV

265.6, 69.2%, 61.2%

CMYK

39.7%, 69.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4292 0.1664 298.6

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #5E309C;
color: #5E309C;
border-color: #5E309C;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 900 #581C87

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.83:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #5E309C?

RGB(94, 48, 156) · HSL(265.6, 52.9%, 40.0%) · CMYK(39.7%, 69.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #5E309C meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.83:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #5E309C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #5E309C background; contrast on black is 2.38:1.