#5F0066

A dark, vivid magenta closely aligning with Purple.

About #5F0066

The precise color #5F0066 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Purple. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 95, 0, and 102.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 7% Cyan, 100% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 60% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. 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#5F0066
RGB95, 0, 102
HSL295.9°, 100.0%, 20.0%
CMYK7%, 100%, 0%, 60%
HSV295.9°, 100.0%, 40.0%
LAB21.6, 48.9, -33.4
XYZ7.1, 3.4, 12.8
Decimal6226022

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

12.51:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.68:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.96:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.43:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #5F0066; }
.text-color { color: #5F0066; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #5F0066; }

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