#513696 Color Information

Hex color code: #513696

#513696 is a gentle purple color. In RGB it is (81, 54, 150), and in HSL it is (257°, 47%, 40%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#513696

RGB

81, 54, 150

HSL

257°, 47%, 40%

CMYK

46%, 64%, 0%, 41%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #513696;
background-color: #513696;
border-color: #513696;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #513696;
border: 2px solid #513696;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#513696]
text-[#513696]
border-[#513696]
shadow-[0_0_10px_513696]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #513696, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #513696; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #513696; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #513696; background-color: #51369615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #51369620; border-left: 4px solid #513696; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #513696; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #513696 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 54, 150

Red: 81 / Green: 54 / Blue: 150

HSL

257°, 47%, 40%

Hue: 257° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

46%, 64%, 0%, 41%

Cyan: 46% / Magenta: 64% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 41%

What color is #513696?

#513696 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7B9636

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #513696 to RGB:

rgb(81, 54, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #513696 to HSL:

hsl(257, 47%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #513696 to CMYK:

cmyk(46%, 64%, 0%, 41%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#513696 is a pastel purple color with RGB values of 81, 54, 150 and HSL of 257°, 47%, 40%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #513696 is #7B9636, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #364B96.

Use #513696 in CSS: color: #513696 or background-color: #513696. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #513696

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.32:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #513696?

#513696 is a pastel purple color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #513696?

#513696 in RGB is (81, 54, 150) - 81 red, 54 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #513696 in CSS?

Use #513696 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #513696?

#7B9636 (complementary), #364B96 (analogous), and #33225E (lighter shade) work well with #513696.