Purple Basil Color – #5c4450: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Purple Basil color hex code is #5c4450, and it is composed of 36% red, 27% green and 31% blue.
Purple Basil is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 26% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.76:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Purple Basil color (#5c4450) against light backgrounds.

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Purple Basil Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Purple Basil, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5c4450 |
| RGB | rgb(92,68,80) |
| HSL | hsl(330,15%,31.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 26, 13, 64 |
| HSV | 330, 26, 36 |
| RGB % | 36, 27, 31 |
| XYZ | 7.9, 7, 8.5 |
| LAB | 31.8, 12.1, -3.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 26% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.76 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.4 (fails WCAG AA) |
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