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#5C5CC1 color code is #5C5CC1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5c5cc1.

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#5C5CC1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5C5CC1 is 0.1378. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.59:1 against white and 3.76:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5C5CC1 on white5.59:1AA
The quick brown fox
#5C5CC1 on black3.76:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #5C5CC15.59:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5C5CC13.76:1AA Large

#5C5CC1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5C5CC1?+
The hex code for #5C5CC1 is #5C5CC1. In RGB it's rgb(92, 92, 193), and in HSL it's hsl(240, 45%, 56%).
What is the RGB value of #5C5CC1?+
#5C5CC1 in RGB is (92, 92, 193). Written in CSS: rgb(92, 92, 193).
What is the CMYK value of #5C5CC1?+
#5C5CC1 converts to CMYK(52%, 52%, 0%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5C5CC1.
Is #5c5cc1 a warm or cool color?+
#5C5CC1 (#5C5CC1) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5c5cc1 belong to?+
#5C5CC1 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 240°, 45%, 56% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #5c5cc1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5C5CC1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.59:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5c5cc1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5C5CC1 (#5C5CC1) is 4417 C Bluebell Flower, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5C5CC1 in design

Practical guidance for using #5c5cc1 (#5C5CC1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #5C5CC1 (#5C5CC1) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #5c5cc1 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5C5CC1 (#5C5CC1) 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

#5C5CC1 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

#5C5CC1 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.