#5B3271 Color Meaning and Information

#5B3271 Color Information

#5B3271 RGB value is (91, 50, 113). The hex color red value is 91, green is 50, and blue is 113. Its HSL format shows a hue of 279°, saturation of 39 percent, and lightness of32 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 56 percent, 0 percent, 56percent.

#5B3271

rgb(91, 50, 113)

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#5B3271 Color Meaning

Color #5B3271 expresses authority, introspection, and ceremonial depth. #5B3271 dark violet carries historical weight tied to legacy and governance. Psychologically, color #5B3271 encourages reflection, strategic thinking, and controlled ambition. Culturally, #5B3271 references elite status and ritual power. Symbolically, color #5B3271 represents self mastery, discipline, and quiet command.

Color Conversion

Convert #5B3271 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

#5B3271

RGB

rgb(91, 50, 113)

HSL

hsl(279°, 39%, 32%)

CMYK

cmyk(19%, 56%, 0%, 56%)

HSV

hsv(279°, 56%, 44%)

XYZ

8.4356 5.6976 16.2779

Yxy

5.6976 0.2774 0.1874

Hunter Lab

23.8696 0.6702 -0.7088

CIE-Lab

28.6364 30.6317 -29.1882

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red91 / 255 (36%)

36%

Green50 / 255 (20%)

20%

Blue113 / 255 (44%)

44%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)

19%

Magenta56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Color Variations

#5B3271 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

#5B3271 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 #5B3271 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#5B3271

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.82:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.82:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.82:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5B3271 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

#5B3271

protanopia

#494962

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5B3271;

Text Color

color: #5B3271;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5B3271;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5B327140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5B3271;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5B3271 0%, #381f46 100%);

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