#503A42
A dark, muted magenta closely aligning with Dimgray.
About #503A42
Visually, #503A42 is defined as a muted magenta. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Dimgray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 80, 58, and 66.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 28% M, 18% Y, and 69% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#503A42
RGB80, 58, 66
HSL338.2°, 15.9%, 27.1%
CMYK0%, 28%, 18%, 69%
HSV338.2°, 27.5%, 31.4%
LAB27.1, 11.2, -1.1
XYZ5.8, 5.1, 5.8
Decimal5257794
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
10.37:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.02:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.91:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.72:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #503A42;
}
.text-color {
color: #503A42;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #503A42;
}