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#5A1E8A color code is #5A1E8A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5a1e8a.

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#5A1E8A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5A1E8A is 0.0494. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 10.57:1 against white and 1.99:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5A1E8A on white10.57:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#5A1E8A on black1.99:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #5A1E8A10.57:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5A1E8A1.99:1Fail

#5A1E8A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5A1E8A?+
The hex code for #5A1E8A is #5A1E8A. In RGB it's rgb(90, 30, 138), and in HSL it's hsl(273, 64%, 33%).
What is the RGB value of #5A1E8A?+
#5A1E8A in RGB is (90, 30, 138). Written in CSS: rgb(90, 30, 138).
What is the CMYK value of #5A1E8A?+
#5A1E8A converts to CMYK(35%, 78%, 0%, 46%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5A1E8A.
Is #5a1e8a a warm or cool color?+
#5A1E8A (#5A1E8A) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 273° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5a1e8a belong to?+
#5A1E8A belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 273°, 64%, 33% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #5a1e8a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5A1E8A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 10.57:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5a1e8a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5A1E8A (#5A1E8A) is 249 C Pantone 249 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5A1E8A in design

Practical guidance for using #5a1e8a (#5A1E8A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #5A1E8A (#5A1E8A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 10.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #5a1e8a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5A1E8A (#5A1E8A) 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

#5A1E8A 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

#5A1E8A 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.