Color swatch image showing #5B325A with RGB(91,50,90) values

#5B325A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #5B325A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#5B325A Color Information

#5B325A RGB value is (91, 50, 90). The hex color red value is 91, green is 50, and blue is 90. Its HSL format shows a hue of 301°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 1 percent, 64 percent.

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#5B325A Color Meaning

Color #5B325A carries introspection, creative restraint, and emotional subtlety. #5B325A dark violet favors red over blue, which adds warmth while preserving mystery. Consequently, color #5B325A feels intimate rather than theatrical. From a psychological standpoint, color #5B325A encourages introspection and imaginative depth. #5B325A supports creative thinking that values nuance over spectacle. Because #5B325A remains visually contained, #5B325A often pairs well with reflective or artistic environments. In cultural symbolism, color #5B325A aligns with refinement, quiet luxury, and controlled expression. Historically, such tones were reserved and intentional. On a spiritual plane, color #5B325A reflects inner vision, self awareness, and emotional discipline rather than transcendence alone.

Color Conversion

Convert #5B325A across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#5B325A
RGB
rgb(91, 50, 90)
HSL
hsl(301°, 29%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 45%, 1%, 64%)
HSV
hsv(301°, 45%, 36%)
XYZ
7.3004 5.2435 10.3002
Yxy
5.2435 0.3196 0.2295
Hunter Lab
22.8987 0.4932 -0.3099
CIE-Lab
27.4176 25.3949 -16.2714

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red91 / 255 (36%)
36%
Green50 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue90 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Yellow1 / 100 (1%)
Key (Black)64 / 100 (64%)
64%

Color Variations

#5B325A harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#5B325A harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #5B325A for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#5B325A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5B325A appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#5B325A

protanopia

#494950

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5B325A;

Text Color

color: #5B325A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5B325A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5B325A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5B325A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5B325A 0%, #3a2039 100%);

#5B325A Color FAQs

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