Grayish Purple

The color #5B5261 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 91, 82, 97 and HSL values of 276°, 8%, 35%.

Color Values for #5B5261

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HEX:
#5B5261
RGB:
rgb(91,82,97) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(276,8%,35%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 15%, 0%, 62%) Copied!

Color Composition of #5B5261

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #5B5261. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 35.7%
Green: 32.2%
Blue: 38%

Contrast Analysis for #5B5261

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 #5B5261

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #5B5261

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

Complementary Colors for #5B5261

The complementary color for #5B5261 is #586052. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #5B5261

The analogous colors for #5B5261 are #545260 and #60525F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #5B5261

The triadic colors for #5B5261 are #605B52 and #52605B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #5B5261

These are the darker variations of #5B5261. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #49424E and #37313A. This progression shows how #5B5261 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #5B5261

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7C7581 and #9D97A0. This progression shows how #5B5261. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #5B5261

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #5B5261. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #5B5261

Companies and brands that incorporate #5B5261 in their visual identity.

#5B5261 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #5B5261. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #5B5261 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 91, 82, 97 and HSL values of 276°, 8%, 35%.

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