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#51377B color code is #51377B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #51377b.

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#51377B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #51377B is 0.0591. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.62:1 against white and 2.18:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#51377B on white9.62:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#51377B on black2.18:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #51377B9.62:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #51377B2.18:1Fail

#51377B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #51377B?+
The hex code for #51377B is #51377B. In RGB it's rgb(81, 55, 123), and in HSL it's hsl(263, 38%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #51377B?+
#51377B in RGB is (81, 55, 123). Written in CSS: rgb(81, 55, 123).
What is the CMYK value of #51377B?+
#51377B converts to CMYK(34%, 55%, 0%, 52%) for print. Hex equivalent is #51377B.
Is #51377b a warm or cool color?+
#51377B (#51377B) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 263° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #51377b belong to?+
#51377B belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 263°, 38%, 35% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #51377b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#51377B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.62:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #51377b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #51377B (#51377B) is 7663 C Deep Amethyst Dark, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #51377B in design

Practical guidance for using #51377b (#51377B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #51377B (#51377B) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #51377b text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #51377B (#51377B) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#51377B 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

#51377B 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.