Color swatch image showing #5D3955 with RGB(93,57,85) values

#5D3955 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #5D3955 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#5D3955 Color Information

#5D3955 RGB value is (93, 57, 85). The hex color red value is 93, green is 57, and blue is 85. Its HSL format shows a hue of 313°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 39 percent, 9 percent, 64 percent.

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#5D3955 Color Meaning

Color #5D3955 signifies regal mystery, historical weight, and spiritual depth. #5D3955 dark, muted violet with red undertones suggests aged wine, imperial textiles, and twilight shadows in sacred spaces. Psychologically, color #5D3955 inspires solemnity, introspection, and a connection to tradition and hidden knowledge. #5D3955 culturally references medieval mosaics, liturgical vestments, and the opulence of a forgotten empire. Spiritually, color #5D3955 represents the sacred mystery, the dignity of age, and the profound depth of faith, embodying a contemplative and majestic gravity.

Color Conversion

Convert #5D3955 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
#5D3955
RGB
rgb(93, 57, 85)
HSL
hsl(313°, 24%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 39%, 9%, 64%)
HSV
hsv(313°, 39%, 36%)
XYZ
7.6170 5.9093 9.3335
Yxy
5.9093 0.3332 0.2585
Hunter Lab
24.3091 0.4521 -0.2077
CIE-Lab
29.1824 20.8167 -10.2835

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red93 / 255 (36%)
36%
Green57 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue85 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Yellow9 / 100 (9%)
Key (Black)64 / 100 (64%)
64%

Color Variations

#5D3955 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

#5D3955 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 #5D3955 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5D3955 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

#5D3955

protanopia

#4d4d4e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5D3955;

Text Color

color: #5D3955;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5D3955;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5D395540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5D3955;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5D3955 0%, #392334 100%);

#5D3955 Color FAQs

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