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#5014DB color code is #5014DB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5014db.

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#5014DB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5014DB is 0.0732. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.52:1 against white and 2.46:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5014DB on white8.52:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#5014DB on black2.46:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #5014DB8.52:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5014DB2.46:1Fail

#5014DB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5014DB?+
The hex code for #5014DB is #5014DB. In RGB it's rgb(80, 20, 219), and in HSL it's hsl(258, 83%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #5014DB?+
#5014DB in RGB is (80, 20, 219). Written in CSS: rgb(80, 20, 219).
What is the CMYK value of #5014DB?+
#5014DB converts to CMYK(63%, 91%, 0%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5014DB.
Is #5014db a warm or cool color?+
#5014DB (#5014DB) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 258° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5014db belong to?+
#5014DB belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 258°, 83%, 47% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #5014db accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5014DB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.52:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5014db?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5014DB (#5014DB) is 3346 C Cobalt, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5014DB in design

Practical guidance for using #5014db (#5014DB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #5014DB (#5014DB) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.5:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #5014db text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5014DB (#5014DB) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#5014DB flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#5014DB works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.