Color swatch image showing #5E213C with RGB(94,33,60) values

#5E213C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #5E213C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#5E213C Color Information

#5E213C RGB value is (94, 33, 60). The hex color red value is 94, green is 33, and blue is 60. Its HSL format shows a hue of 333°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 25 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 36 percent, 63 percent.

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#5E213C Color Meaning

Color #5E213C conveys regal introspection, chromatic complexity, and quiet intensity. Color #5E213C is a deep red-purple that blends the gravity of claret with the mystery of violet—dense, slightly opaque, and emotionally layered. #5E213C evokes crushed berries, twilight robes, and ink-stained parchment. In literary and theatrical branding, #5E213C hue signals narrative depth and emotional nuance. Color psychology links such desaturated purples to increased perceived thoughtfulness, especially in editorial and cultural platforms. Functionally, color #5E213C serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography and packaging. #5E213C reduces visual harshness while maintaining excellent contrast against off-whites. Print reproduction is superb on matte finishes, enhancing its archival quality. Digital use requires luminance calibration—#5E213C can appear near-black on mobile—but when rendered correctly, #5E213C reveals complex undertones that add warmth. Consumer research shows higher emotional resonance with content framed in color #5E213C. Culturally, color #5E213C reflects wisdom that feels. #5E213C appears in poetry journals, indie film, and slow storytelling as a symbol of emotion refined through time. Spiritually, #5E213C aligns with the third eye and heart chakras combined: insight that cares. Designers choose color #5E213C when they want to signal complexity without confusion. Its depth invites, not overwhelms.

Color Conversion

Convert #5E213C 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
#5E213C
RGB
rgb(94, 33, 60)
HSL
hsl(333°, 48%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 36%, 63%)
HSV
hsv(333°, 65%, 37%)
XYZ
5.9756 3.7936 4.6923
Yxy
3.7936 0.4132 0.2623
Hunter Lab
19.4772 0.4291 -0.0322
CIE-Lab
22.9771 30.8105 -2.9173

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red94 / 255 (37%)
37%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue60 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Key (Black)63 / 100 (63%)
63%

Color Variations

#5E213C 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

#5E213C 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 #5E213C 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.

#FFFFFF
#5E213C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5E213C 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

#5E213C

protanopia

#444335

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5E213C;

Text Color

color: #5E213C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5E213C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5E213C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5E213C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5E213C 0%, #3c1527 100%);

#5E213C Color FAQs

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