Color swatch image showing #5D395B with RGB(93,57,91) values

#5D395B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #5D395B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#5D395B Color Information

#5D395B RGB value is (93, 57, 91). The hex color red value is 93, green is 57, and blue is 91. Its HSL format shows a hue of 303°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 39 percent, 2 percent, 64 percent.

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#5D395B Color Meaning

Color #5D395B signifies regal mystery, historical weight, and spiritual depth. #5D395B dark, muted violet with red undertones suggests aged wine, imperial textiles, and twilight shadows in sacred spaces. Psychologically, color #5D395B inspires solemnity, introspection, and a connection to tradition and hidden knowledge. #5D395B culturally references medieval mosaics, liturgical vestments, and the opulence of a forgotten empire. Spiritually, color #5D395B represents the sacred mystery, the dignity of age, and the profound depth of faith, embodying a contemplative and majestic gravity.

Color Conversion

Convert #5D395B 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
#5D395B
RGB
rgb(93, 57, 91)
HSL
hsl(303°, 24%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 39%, 2%, 64%)
HSV
hsv(303°, 39%, 36%)
XYZ
7.8657 6.0087 10.6428
Yxy
6.0087 0.3208 0.2451
Hunter Lab
24.5126 0.4910 -0.2963
CIE-Lab
29.4345 22.0507 -13.7933

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red93 / 255 (36%)
36%
Green57 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue91 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Yellow2 / 100 (2%)
Key (Black)64 / 100 (64%)
64%

Color Variations

#5D395B 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

#5D395B 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 #5D395B 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+)

9.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5D395B 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

#5D395B

protanopia

#4d4d53

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5D395B;

Text Color

color: #5D395B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5D395B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5D395B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5D395B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5D395B 0%, #392338 100%);

#5D395B Color FAQs

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