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#5E5AAA color code is #5E5AAA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5e5aaa.

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#5E5AAA Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5E5AAA is 0.1259. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.97:1 against white and 3.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5E5AAA on white5.97:1AA
The quick brown fox
#5E5AAA on black3.52:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #5E5AAA5.97:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5E5AAA3.52:1AA Large

#5E5AAA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5E5AAA?+
The hex code for #5E5AAA is #5E5AAA. In RGB it's rgb(94, 90, 170), and in HSL it's hsl(243, 32%, 51%).
What is the RGB value of #5E5AAA?+
#5E5AAA in RGB is (94, 90, 170). Written in CSS: rgb(94, 90, 170).
What is the CMYK value of #5E5AAA?+
#5E5AAA converts to CMYK(45%, 47%, 0%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5E5AAA.
Is #5e5aaa a warm or cool color?+
#5E5AAA (#5E5AAA) 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 #5e5aaa belong to?+
#5E5AAA belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 243°, 32%, 51% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #5e5aaa accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5E5AAA on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.97:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5e5aaa?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5E5AAA (#5E5AAA) is 18-3943 Blue Iris, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5E5AAA in design

Practical guidance for using #5e5aaa (#5E5AAA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #5E5AAA (#5E5AAA) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #5e5aaa text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5E5AAA (#5E5AAA) 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

#5E5AAA 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

#5E5AAA 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.