#402138 Hex Color
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#402138 is a dark, muted magenta with dusty plum undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, shadowed quality suggests mystery and restraint, making it effective for moody backgrounds, nightlife branding, cosmetics, or romantic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside blush pink or warm cream. The hex code #402138 also supports clear white body text with strong contrast.
Questions about #402138
What is #402138 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #402138 is rgb(64, 33, 56), in HSL hsl(315, 32%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 13%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #402138?
Does #402138 read as warm or cool?
#402138 reads as a dark plum-magenta with a slight cool lean, though its red and plum undertones keep it from feeling icy. Low saturation gives it a dusty, restrained quality rather than vivid jewel-tone energy.
Is #402138 readable on white or black?
#402138 has a 14.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.