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MediumPurple4 (#5D478B) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about MediumPurple4 (#5D478B) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

MediumPurple4 (#5D478B) Color Information

MediumPurple4 (#5D478B) RGB value is (93, 71, 139). The hex color red value is 93, green is 71, and blue is 139. Its HSL format shows a hue of 259°, saturation of 32 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 33 percent, 49 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent.

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MediumPurple4 (#5D478B) Color Meaning

MediumPurple4 (#5D478B) conveys introspection and reserved authority. This dark purple (#5D478B) feels inward looking and stable, often associated with privacy and deep contemplation. Psychologically, MediumPurple4 (#5D478B) promotes calm reflection and emotional containment. It reduces external distraction while supporting deep focus. Culturally, it appears in ceremonial design, academic contexts, and traditional art forms. Symbolically, it represents inner strength, disciplined thought, and quiet confidence.

Color Conversion

Convert MediumPurple4 (#5D478B) 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
#5D478B
RGB
rgb(93, 71, 139)
HSL
hsl(259°, 32%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(33%, 49%, 0%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(259°, 49%, 55%)
XYZ
11.4276 8.6977 25.5026
Yxy
8.6977 0.2505 0.1906
Hunter Lab
29.4919 0.8666 -1.3937
CIE-Lab
35.3956 25.2467 -34.6703

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red93 / 255 (36%)
36%
Green71 / 255 (28%)
28%
Blue139 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

MediumPurple4 (#5D478B) 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

MediumPurple4 (#5D478B) 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 MediumPurple4 (#5D478B) 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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#5D478B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5D478B 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

MediumPurple4 (#5D478B)

protanopia

#53537b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5D478B;

Text Color

color: #5D478B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5D478B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5D478B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5D478B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5D478B 0%, #372b53 100%);

MediumPurple4 (#5D478B) Color FAQs

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