Japanese Violet Color – #5b3256: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Japanese Violet color hex code is #5b3256, and it is composed of 36% red, 20% green and 34% blue.
Japanese Violet is a dark, muted, and warm color at 45% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 10.32:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Japanese Violet color (#5b3256) against light backgrounds.

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Japanese Violet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Japanese Violet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5b3256 |
| RGB | rgb(91,50,86) |
| HSL | hsl(307,29.1%,27.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 45, 5, 64 |
| HSV | 307, 45, 36 |
| RGB % | 36, 20, 34 |
| XYZ | 7.1, 5.2, 9.4 |
| LAB | 27.3, 24, -13.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 45% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 10.32 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.04 (fails WCAG AA) |
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