#5e6ad2
#5e6ad2 is rgb(94, 106, 210), or hsl(234, 56%, 60%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is indigo-500 (#615fff), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 4.70:1 | pass | pass | fail |
| black | 4.47:1 | fail | pass | fail |
| slate-900 | 3.80:1 | fail | pass | fail |
| gray-100 | 4.27:1 | fail | pass | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #5e6ad2 in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #5e6ad2 in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #0a0a0b
Used together in Linear Style.
4.21:1
Not for normal text - #27ae60
Used together in Linear Style.
1.64:1
Not for normal text - #2d9cdb
Used together in Linear Style.
1.54:1
Not for normal text - #eb5757
Used together in Linear Style.
1.35:1
Not for normal text - #f2c94c
Used together in Linear Style.
2.96:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
white text on #5e6ad2: 4.70:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #5e6ad2.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #5e6ad2 as the primary color, following the Linear Style style: rgb(94, 106, 210), nearest Tailwind token indigo-500. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 4.7:1 on white, 4.47:1 on black).
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Questions about #5e6ad2
What color is #5e6ad2?
#5e6ad2 is rgb(94, 106, 210), or hsl(234, 56%, 60%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is indigo-500 (#615fff), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #5e6ad2?
White (#ffffff) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #5e6ad2: 4.70:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #5e6ad2 in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#5e6ad2], text-[#5e6ad2], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.