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#533781 color code is #533781. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #533781.

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#533781 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #533781 is 0.0616. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.41:1 against white and 2.23:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#533781 on white9.41:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#533781 on black2.23:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #5337819.41:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5337812.23:1Fail

#533781 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #533781?+
The hex code for #533781 is #533781. In RGB it's rgb(83, 55, 129), and in HSL it's hsl(263, 40%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #533781?+
#533781 in RGB is (83, 55, 129). Written in CSS: rgb(83, 55, 129).
What is the CMYK value of #533781?+
#533781 converts to CMYK(36%, 57%, 0%, 49%) for print. Hex equivalent is #533781.
Is #533781 a warm or cool color?+
#533781 (#533781) 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 #533781 belong to?+
#533781 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 263°, 40%, 36% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #533781 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#533781 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.41:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #533781?+
The nearest Pantone match for #533781 (#533781) is 7663 C Deep Amethyst Dark, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #533781 in design

Practical guidance for using #533781 (#533781) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #533781 (#533781) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #533781 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #533781 (#533781) 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

#533781 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

#533781 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.