#5B4C8A
Approximate name: Dark Slate Blue
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
DarkSlateBlue
Relative luminance
0.092
Hue H
255°
Saturation S
29%
Lightness L
42%
Value V
54%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Purple
Contrast on white: 7.38:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Contrast on black: 2.85:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#5b4c8a
Protanopia
#55547b
Deuteranopia
#555777
Tritanopia
#5a6f6d
Achromatopsia
#585858
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.