#503A7C

A dark, moderate purple closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #503A7C

The hex code #503A7C represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Darkslateblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 80 red, 58 green, and 124 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 35% C, 53% M, 0% Y, and 51% K. With a hue angle of 260.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#503A7C
RGB80, 58, 124
HSL260.0°, 36.3%, 35.7%
CMYK35%, 53%, 0%, 51%
HSV260.0°, 53.2%, 48.6%
LAB29.9, 25.5, -34.2
XYZ8.5, 6.2, 19.8
Decimal5257852

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

9.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.24:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.97:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.90:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #503A7C; }
.text-color { color: #503A7C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #503A7C; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
#483D8B