#5749B6
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Slateblue.
About #5749B6
The precise color #5749B6 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Slateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(87, 73, 182).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 52% C, 60% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. This makes it a relatively light 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#5749B6
RGB87, 73, 182
HSL247.7°, 42.7%, 50.0%
CMYK52%, 60%, 0%, 29%
HSV247.7°, 59.9%, 71.4%
LAB38.1, 35.4, -56.1
XYZ14.8, 10.2, 45.4
Decimal5720502
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.92:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.03:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.62:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.58:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #5749B6;
}
.text-color {
color: #5749B6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #5749B6;
}