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#5B4072 color code is #5B4072. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5b4072.

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#5B4072 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5B4072 is 0.0711. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.67:1 against white and 2.42:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5B4072 on white8.67:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#5B4072 on black2.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #5B40728.67:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5B40722.42:1Fail

#5B4072 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5B4072?+
The hex code for #5B4072 is #5B4072. In RGB it's rgb(91, 64, 114), and in HSL it's hsl(272, 28%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #5B4072?+
#5B4072 in RGB is (91, 64, 114). Written in CSS: rgb(91, 64, 114).
What is the CMYK value of #5B4072?+
#5B4072 converts to CMYK(20%, 44%, 0%, 55%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5B4072.
Is #5b4072 a warm or cool color?+
#5B4072 (#5B4072) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 272° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5b4072 belong to?+
#5B4072 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 272°, 28%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #5b4072 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5B4072 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.67:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5b4072?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5B4072 (#5B4072) is 4508 C Dusk, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5B4072 in design

Practical guidance for using #5b4072 (#5B4072) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #5B4072 (#5B4072) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #5b4072 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5B4072 (#5B4072) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#5B4072 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

#5B4072 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.