Color swatch image showing #5D478E with RGB(93,71,142) values

#5D478E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #5D478E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#5D478E Color Information

#5D478E RGB value is (93, 71, 142). The hex color red value is 93, green is 71, and blue is 142. Its HSL format shows a hue of 259°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 35 percent, 50 percent, 0 percent, 44 percent.

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#5D478E Color Meaning

Color #5D478E conveys introspection and reserved authority. #5D478E dark purple (#5D478E) feels inward looking and stable, often associated with privacy and deep contemplation. Psychologically, color #5D478E promotes calm reflection and emotional containment. #5D478E reduces external distraction while supporting deep focus. Culturally, #5D478E appears in ceremonial design, academic contexts, and traditional art forms. Symbolically, #5D478E represents inner strength, disciplined thought, and quiet confidence.

Color Conversion

Convert #5D478E 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
#5D478E
RGB
rgb(93, 71, 142)
HSL
hsl(259°, 33%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(35%, 50%, 0%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(259°, 50%, 56%)
XYZ
11.6499 8.7866 26.6732
Yxy
8.7866 0.2473 0.1865
Hunter Lab
29.6422 0.9090 -1.4946
CIE-Lab
35.5702 26.0842 -36.2274

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red93 / 255 (36%)
36%
Green71 / 255 (28%)
28%
Blue142 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#5D478E 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

#5D478E 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 #5D478E 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+)

7.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5D478E 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5D478E;

Text Color

color: #5D478E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5D478E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5D478E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5D478E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5D478E 0%, #382b55 100%);

#5D478E Color FAQs

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