#5F57C5
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Slateblue.
About #5F57C5
The hex code #5F57C5 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Slateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 95, 87, and 197.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 52% C, 56% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. 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. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#5F57C5
RGB95, 87, 197
HSL244.4°, 48.7%, 55.7%
CMYK52%, 56%, 0%, 23%
HSV244.4°, 55.8%, 77.3%
LAB43.2, 33.1, -56.7
XYZ18.2, 13.3, 54.4
Decimal6248389
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.74:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.66:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.49:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.11:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #5F57C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #5F57C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #5F57C5;
}