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#5E49D4 color code is #5E49D4. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5e49d4.

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#5E49D4 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5E49D4 is 0.1190. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.21:1 against white and 3.38:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5E49D4 on white6.21:1AA
The quick brown fox
#5E49D4 on black3.38:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #5E49D46.21:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5E49D43.38:1AA Large

#5E49D4 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5E49D4?+
The hex code for #5E49D4 is #5E49D4. In RGB it's rgb(94, 73, 212), and in HSL it's hsl(249, 62%, 56%).
What is the RGB value of #5E49D4?+
#5E49D4 in RGB is (94, 73, 212). Written in CSS: rgb(94, 73, 212).
What is the CMYK value of #5E49D4?+
#5E49D4 converts to CMYK(56%, 66%, 0%, 17%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5E49D4.
Is #5e49d4 a warm or cool color?+
#5E49D4 (#5E49D4) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 249° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5e49d4 belong to?+
#5E49D4 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 249°, 62%, 56% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #5e49d4 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5E49D4 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.21:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5e49d4?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5E49D4 (#5E49D4) is 3353 C Navy, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5E49D4 in design

Practical guidance for using #5e49d4 (#5E49D4) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #5E49D4 (#5E49D4) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #5e49d4 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5E49D4 (#5E49D4) 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

#5E49D4 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

#5E49D4 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 #5E49D4

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #5e49d4 (#5E49D4). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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