#5F4999

A medium, moderate purple closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #5F4999

The precise color #5F4999 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslateblue. Its digital footprint relies on 95 parts red, 73 parts green, and 153 parts blue light.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 38% C, 52% M, 0% Y, and 40% 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. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#5F4999
RGB95, 73, 153
HSL256.5°, 35.4%, 44.3%
CMYK38%, 52%, 0%, 40%
HSV256.5°, 52.3%, 60.0%
LAB36.9, 28.5, -40.7
XYZ12.9, 9.5, 31.3
Decimal6244761

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

7.24:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.90:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
6.92:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.46:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #5F4999; }
.text-color { color: #5F4999; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #5F4999; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
#483D8B