#57496D

A dark, muted purple closely aligning with Dimgray.

About #57496D

The hex code #57496D represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Dimgray. Its digital footprint relies on 87 parts red, 73 parts green, and 109 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 20% C, 33% M, 0% Y, and 57% 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. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#57496D
RGB87, 73, 109
HSL263.3°, 19.8%, 35.7%
CMYK20%, 33%, 0%, 57%
HSV263.3°, 33.0%, 42.7%
LAB33.8, 14.0, -18.7
XYZ9.1, 7.9, 15.5
Decimal5720429

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.14:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.58:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.78:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.19:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #57496D; }
.text-color { color: #57496D; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #57496D; }

Similar Colors

Dimgray
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