#5E5173

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #5E5173?

RGB(94, 81, 115), HSL(262.9, 17.3%, 38.4%), CMYK(18.3%, 29.6%, 0.0%, 54.9%).

Q: Does #5E5173 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.24:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#5E5173 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 94, 81, 115, in HSL 262.9°, 17.3%, 38.4%, and in CMYK 18.3%, 29.6%, 0.0%, 54.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 4005 Blue Lilac.

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Color Values

HEX

#5E5173

RGB

94, 81, 115

HSL

262.9, 17.3%, 38.4%

HSV

262.9, 29.6%, 45.1%

CMYK

18.3%, 29.6%, 0.0%, 54.9%

OKLCH

0.4613 0.0564 301.8

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 4005 Blue Lilac

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.