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#543EA3 color code is #543EA3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #543ea3.

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#543EA3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #543EA3 is 0.0797. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.09:1 against white and 2.59:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#543EA3 on white8.09:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#543EA3 on black2.59:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #543EA38.09:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #543EA32.59:1Fail

#543EA3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #543EA3?+
The hex code for #543EA3 is #543EA3. In RGB it's rgb(84, 62, 163), and in HSL it's hsl(253, 45%, 44%).
What is the RGB value of #543EA3?+
#543EA3 in RGB is (84, 62, 163). Written in CSS: rgb(84, 62, 163).
What is the CMYK value of #543EA3?+
#543EA3 converts to CMYK(48%, 62%, 0%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #543EA3.
Is #543ea3 a warm or cool color?+
#543EA3 (#543EA3) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 253° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #543ea3 belong to?+
#543EA3 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 253°, 45%, 44% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #543ea3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#543EA3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.09:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #543ea3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #543EA3 (#543EA3) is 7680 C Vivid Grape, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #543EA3 in design

Practical guidance for using #543ea3 (#543EA3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #543EA3 (#543EA3) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #543ea3 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #543EA3 (#543EA3) 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

#543EA3 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

#543EA3 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.