#5B136E — Velvet Vortex Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#5B136E

≈ Velvet Vortex

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On white

11.91:1

Passes AAA

On black

1.47:1

Fails AA

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Aa#FFFFFF(11.91:1)

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Hue287°Saturation83%Brightness43%

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Normal vision#5B136E

Protanopia#003370

Deuteranopia#17396C

Tritanopia#5A2841

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Palettes with this color

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Colors that go with Velvet Vortex

Velvet Vortex sits in the purple family. Pair it with gold or cream for a luxe pairing, or soft grey for a modern one, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

Leafy Lush#266E13 Over The Hills#536E13 Enchanted Glen#136E2E Infinite Inkwell#2D136E Greek Goddess#EDE7EF Royal Decree#3D2F41

Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour nameVelvet Vortex#540D6EΔE 1.8 CSS nameIndigo#4B0082ΔE 6.3 Web-safe#660066#660066ΔE 3.7

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Velvet Vortex — meaning & where to use it

Velvet Vortex is a deep, shadowy purple — it reads as creative, luxurious and imaginative. It's a natural fit for beauty, premium and creative brands. To keep it balanced, pair it with gold or cream for a luxe pairing, or soft grey for a modern one.

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