#5E278C

Color Details

HEX
#5E278C
RGB
rgb(94, 39, 140)
HSL
hsl(273, 56%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(33%, 72%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 9.79:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #5e278c
Contrast 2.14:1 Fail
White on #5e278c
Contrast 9.79:1 AAA
#5e278c on Black
Contrast 2.14:1 Fail
#5e278c on White
Contrast 9.79:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#7e52a3
#9e7dba
#bfa9d1
#4b1f70
#381754
#261038

Complement & Analogous

#548b27
#8b2786
#2c278b

Triadic

#8b5e27
#278b5e

Monochrome

#261038 #381754 #5e278c #9e7dba #bfa9d1 #dfd4e8

Analogous

#2c278b #6b68ae #5e278c #a2529e #8b2786 #6f1f6b

Complementary Mix

#381754 #5e278c #9e7dba #548b27 #90b473 #375a19

Nearby Colors

#5e278b
#5e278d
#5e277c
#5e279c

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About #5E278C

#5E278C converts to RGB(94, 39, 140) and HSL(273, 56%, 35%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#5E278C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #5E278C?
RGB: 94, 39, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(94, 39, 140)
Is #5E278C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #5E278C?
Complement: #548b27.
Does #5E278C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 9.79:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.14:1 (Fails AA).