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#5900FF Color — #5900FF

Complete color reference for #5900FF: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#5900FF
RGBrgb(89, 0, 255)
HSLhsl(261, 100%, 50%)
HSVhsv(261, 100%, 100%)
CMYKC:65% M:100% Y:0% K:0%
CSS Color#5900FF
Decimal5832959
Luminance0.0934

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#5900FF on White
Ratio: 7.32:1 — AAA
#5900FF on Black
Ratio: 2.87:1 — Fail
White on #5900FF
Ratio: 7.32:1 — AAA
Black on #5900FF
Ratio: 2.87:1 — Fail

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F7F2FF
100#E6D9FF
200#CDB3FF
300#B48CFF
400#9359FF
500#5900FF
600#4700CC
700#350099
800#240066
900#160040

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #5900FF?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(89, 0, 255). The red channel is 89, green is 0, and blue is 255 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #5900FF?

The HSL value is hsl(261, 100%, 50%). Hue is 261°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #5900FF meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #5900FF achieves a 7.32:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 2.87:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #5900FF?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #5900FF is #A6FF00.