#513F8D color code is #513F8D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #513f8d.
Relative luminance of #513F8D is 0.0723. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.59:1 against white and 2.45:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.
Practical guidance for using #513f8d (#513F8D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.
Use #513F8D (#513F8D) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #513f8d text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.
As a brand color, #513F8D (#513F8D) 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.
#513F8D 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.
#513F8D 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.