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#514181 color code is #514181. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #514181.

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#514181 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #514181 is 0.0711. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.67:1 against white and 2.42:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#514181 on white8.67:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#514181 on black2.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #5141818.67:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5141812.42:1Fail

#514181 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #514181?+
The hex code for #514181 is #514181. In RGB it's rgb(81, 65, 129), and in HSL it's hsl(255, 33%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #514181?+
#514181 in RGB is (81, 65, 129). Written in CSS: rgb(81, 65, 129).
What is the CMYK value of #514181?+
#514181 converts to CMYK(37%, 50%, 0%, 49%) for print. Hex equivalent is #514181.
Is #514181 a warm or cool color?+
#514181 (#514181) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 255° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #514181 belong to?+
#514181 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 255°, 33%, 38% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #514181 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#514181 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.67:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #514181?+
The nearest Pantone match for #514181 (#514181) is 7663 C Deep Amethyst Dark, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #514181 in design

Practical guidance for using #514181 (#514181) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #514181 (#514181) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #514181 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #514181 (#514181) 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

#514181 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

#514181 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.