#504257
A dark, muted purple closely aligning with Dimgray.
About #504257
Visually, #504257 is defined as a muted purple. Its closest recognized web color is Dimgray. Its digital footprint relies on 80 parts red, 66 parts green, and 87 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 8% Cyan, 24% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 66% Black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#504257
RGB80, 66, 87
HSL280.0°, 13.7%, 30.0%
CMYK8%, 24%, 0%, 66%
HSV280.0°, 24.1%, 34.1%
LAB30.1, 10.5, -10.3
XYZ7.0, 6.3, 9.9
Decimal5259863
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
9.30:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.26:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.89:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.92:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #504257;
}
.text-color {
color: #504257;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #504257;
}