Color swatch image showing Japanese Violet (#5B3256) with RGB(91,50,86) values

Japanese Violet (#5B3256) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Japanese Violet (#5B3256) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Japanese Violet (#5B3256) Color Information

Japanese Violet (#5B3256) RGB value is (91, 50, 86). The hex color red value is 91, green is 50, and blue is 86. Its HSL format shows a hue of 307°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 5 percent, 64 percent.

Japanese Violet
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rgb(91, 50, 86)
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Japanese Violet (#5B3256) Color Meaning

Japanese Violet (#5B3256) carries introspection, creative restraint, and emotional subtlety. This dark violet favors red over blue, which adds warmth while preserving mystery. Consequently, Japanese Violet (#5B3256) feels intimate rather than theatrical. From a psychological standpoint, Japanese Violet (#5B3256) encourages introspection and imaginative depth. It supports creative thinking that values nuance over spectacle. Because it remains visually contained, it often pairs well with reflective or artistic environments. In cultural symbolism, Japanese Violet (#5B3256) aligns with refinement, quiet luxury, and controlled expression. Historically, such tones were reserved and intentional. On a spiritual plane, Japanese Violet (#5B3256) reflects inner vision, self awareness, and emotional discipline rather than transcendence alone.

Color Conversion

Convert Japanese Violet (#5B3256) 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
#5B3256
RGB
rgb(91, 50, 86)
HSL
hsl(307°, 29%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 45%, 5%, 64%)
HSV
hsv(307°, 45%, 36%)
XYZ
7.1347 5.1772 9.4274
Yxy
5.1772 0.3282 0.2381
Hunter Lab
22.7535 0.4683 -0.2542
CIE-Lab
27.2339 24.5662 -13.9378

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red91 / 255 (36%)
36%
Green50 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue86 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Yellow5 / 100 (5%)
Key (Black)64 / 100 (64%)
64%

Color Variations

Japanese Violet (#5B3256) 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

Japanese Violet (#5B3256) 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 Japanese Violet (#5B3256) 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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#5B3256

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5B3256 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

Japanese Violet (#5B3256)

protanopia

#49494d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5B3256;

Text Color

color: #5B3256;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5B3256;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5B325640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5B3256;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5B3256 0%, #3a2037 100%);

Japanese Violet (#5B3256) Color FAQs

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