Imperial Purple Color – #5b3167: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Imperial Purple color hex code is #5b3167, and it is composed of 36% red, 19% green and 40% blue.
Imperial Purple is a dark, muted, and cool color at 52% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 10.1:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Imperial Purple color (#5b3167) against light backgrounds.

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Imperial Purple Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Imperial Purple, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5b3167 |
| RGB | rgb(91,49,103) |
| HSL | hsl(287,35.5%,29.8%) |
| CMYK | 12, 52, 0, 60 |
| HSV | 287, 52, 40 |
| RGB % | 36, 19, 40 |
| XYZ | 7.9, 5.4, 13.5 |
| LAB | 27.8, 29.2, -24.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Purple |
| Saturation | 52% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 10.1 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.08 (fails WCAG AA) |
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