KSU Purple Color – #512888: Codes and Complete Breakdown

The KSU Purple color hex code is #512888, and it is composed of 32% red, 16% green and 53% blue.

KSU Purple is a dark, bright, and cool color at 71% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 10.45:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.

For better visibility, it is recommended to use the KSU Purple color (#512888) against light backgrounds.

KSU Purple color

KSU Purple Color Shades

Complementary colors

  1. #522888

  2. #5E8828

Triadic colors

  1. #522888

  2. #885228

  3. #288852

Tints or lighter colors

  1. #6934AF

  2. #834CCA

  3. #9E73D6

  4. #B99BE1

  5. #D5C2ED

Darker colors

  1. #3A1C61

  2. #221139

  3. #0B0512

Analogous colors

  1. #285E88

  2. #282E88

  3. #522888

  4. #822888

  5. #88285E

Monochromatic colors

  1. #2D0F54

  2. #451B7C

  3. #5D29A1

  4. #7539C3

  5. #9165CB

#512888

KSU Purple Color Codes and Information

Here’s a complete breakdown of the color KSU Purple, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.

Data TypeValues/Details
Hex#512888
RGBrgb(81,40,136)
HSLhsl(266,54.5%,34.5%)
CMYK40, 71, 0, 47
HSV266, 71, 53
RGB %32, 16, 53
XYZ8.6, 5, 23.8
LAB26.7, 40.3, -46.8
Color CategoryDark
Color FamilyPurple
Saturation71%
TemperatureCool
Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff)10.45 (passes WCAG AA)
Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000)2.01 (fails WCAG AA)

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