Purple

The color #5B3557 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 91, 53, 87 and HSL values of 306°, 26%, 28%.

Color Values for #5B3557

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HEX:
#5B3557
RGB:
rgb(91,53,87) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(306,26%,28%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 42%, 4%, 64%) Copied!

Color Composition of #5B3557

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #5B3557. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 35.7%
Green: 20.8%
Blue: 34.1%

Contrast Analysis for #5B3557

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 #5B3557

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #5B3557

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

Complementary Colors for #5B3557

The complementary color for #5B3557 is #355A39. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #5B3557

The analogous colors for #5B3557 are #4B355A and #5A3544. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #5B3557

The triadic colors for #5B3557 are #565A35 and #35565A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #5B3557

These are the darker variations of #5B3557. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #492A46 and #372034. This progression shows how #5B3557 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #5B3557

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7C5D79 and #9D869A. This progression shows how #5B3557. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #5B3557

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #5B3557. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #5B3557

Companies and brands that incorporate #5B3557 in their visual identity.

#5B3557 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #5B3557. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #5B3557 is a purple with RGB values of 91, 53, 87 and HSL values of 306°, 26%, 28%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #5B3557 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.