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#5953C6 color code is #5953C6. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5953c6.

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#5953C6 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5953C6 is 0.1239. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.04:1 against white and 3.48:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5953C6 on white6.04:1AA
The quick brown fox
#5953C6 on black3.48:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #5953C66.04:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5953C63.48:1AA Large

#5953C6 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5953C6?+
The hex code for #5953C6 is #5953C6. In RGB it's rgb(89, 83, 198), and in HSL it's hsl(243, 50%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #5953C6?+
#5953C6 in RGB is (89, 83, 198). Written in CSS: rgb(89, 83, 198).
What is the CMYK value of #5953C6?+
#5953C6 converts to CMYK(55%, 58%, 0%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5953C6.
Is #5953c6 a warm or cool color?+
#5953C6 (#5953C6) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 243° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5953c6 belong to?+
#5953C6 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 243°, 50%, 55% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #5953c6 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5953C6 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.04:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5953c6?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5953C6 (#5953C6) is 4417 C Bluebell Flower, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5953C6 in design

Practical guidance for using #5953c6 (#5953C6) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #5953C6 (#5953C6) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #5953c6 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5953C6 (#5953C6) 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

#5953C6 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

#5953C6 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.

Brands that use #5953C6

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #5953c6 (#5953C6). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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