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#513A78 color code is #513A78. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #513a78.

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#513A78 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #513A78 is 0.0613. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.43:1 against white and 2.23:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#513A78 on white9.43:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#513A78 on black2.23:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #513A789.43:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #513A782.23:1Fail

#513A78 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #513A78?+
The hex code for #513A78 is #513A78. In RGB it's rgb(81, 58, 120), and in HSL it's hsl(262, 35%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #513A78?+
#513A78 in RGB is (81, 58, 120). Written in CSS: rgb(81, 58, 120).
What is the CMYK value of #513A78?+
#513A78 converts to CMYK(33%, 52%, 0%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #513A78.
Is #513a78 a warm or cool color?+
#513A78 (#513A78) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 262° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #513a78 belong to?+
#513A78 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 262°, 35%, 35% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #513a78 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#513A78 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.43:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #513a78?+
The nearest Pantone match for #513A78 (#513A78) is 7663 C Deep Amethyst Dark, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #513A78 in design

Practical guidance for using #513a78 (#513A78) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #513A78 (#513A78) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #513a78 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #513A78 (#513A78) 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

#513A78 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

#513A78 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.