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#5835E3 color code is #5835E3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5835e3.

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#5835E3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5835E3 is 0.1017. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.92:1 against white and 3.03:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5835E3 on white6.92:1AA
The quick brown fox
#5835E3 on black3.03:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #5835E36.92:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5835E33.03:1AA Large

#5835E3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5835E3?+
The hex code for #5835E3 is #5835E3. In RGB it's rgb(88, 53, 227), and in HSL it's hsl(252, 76%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #5835E3?+
#5835E3 in RGB is (88, 53, 227). Written in CSS: rgb(88, 53, 227).
What is the CMYK value of #5835E3?+
#5835E3 converts to CMYK(61%, 77%, 0%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5835E3.
Is #5835e3 a warm or cool color?+
#5835E3 (#5835E3) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 252° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5835e3 belong to?+
#5835E3 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 252°, 76%, 55% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #5835e3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5835E3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.92:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5835e3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5835E3 (#5835E3) is 3353 C Navy, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5835E3 in design

Practical guidance for using #5835e3 (#5835E3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #5835E3 (#5835E3) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #5835e3 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5835E3 (#5835E3) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#5835E3 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

#5835E3 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.