Grayish Purple

The color #523B55 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 82, 59, 85 and HSL values of 293°, 18%, 28%.

Color Values for #523B55

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HEX:
#523B55
RGB:
rgb(82,59,85) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(293,18%,28%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 31%, 0%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #523B55

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #523B55. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 32.2%
Green: 23.1%
Blue: 33.3%

Contrast Analysis for #523B55

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #523B55

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #523B55

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #523B55

The complementary color for #523B55 is #3E543B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #523B55

The analogous colors for #523B55 are #443B54 and #543B4A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #523B55

The triadic colors for #523B55 are #54513B and #3B5451. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #523B55

These are the darker variations of #523B55. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #422F44 and #312333. This progression shows how #523B55 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #523B55

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #756277 and #978999. This progression shows how #523B55. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #523B55

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #523B55. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #523B55

Companies and brands that incorporate #523B55 in their visual identity.

#523B55 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #523B55. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #523B55 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 82, 59, 85 and HSL values of 293°, 18%, 28%.

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