Dark Purple

The color #5B2157 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 91, 33, 87 and HSL values of 304°, 47%, 24%.

Color Values for #5B2157

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HEX:
#5B2157
RGB:
rgb(91,33,87) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(304,47%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 64%, 4%, 64%) Copied!

Color Composition of #5B2157

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #5B2157. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 35.7%
Green: 12.9%
Blue: 34.1%

Contrast Analysis for #5B2157

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 #5B2157

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #5B2157

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

Complementary Colors for #5B2157

The complementary color for #5B2157 is #205A24. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #5B2157

The analogous colors for #5B2157 are #41205A and #5A2039. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #5B2157

The triadic colors for #5B2157 are #565A20 and #20565A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #5B2157

These are the darker variations of #5B2157. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #491A46 and #371434. This progression shows how #5B2157 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #5B2157

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7C4D79 and #9D7A9A. This progression shows how #5B2157. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #5B2157

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #5B2157. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #5B2157

Companies and brands that incorporate #5B2157 in their visual identity.

#5B2157 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #5B2157. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #5B2157 is a dark purple with RGB values of 91, 33, 87 and HSL values of 304°, 47%, 24%.

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