#402978 Hex Color
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Deep, shadowed purple with a muted cast. The hex code #402978 works best as a dominant base for dark mode interfaces and moody brand work, since white text hits about 11.6:1 contrast on it. Pair it with muted gold or dusty mauve for richness. Next to black it can disappear, so test your edges.
Questions about #402978
What is #402978 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #402978 is rgb(64, 41, 120), in HSL hsl(257, 49%, 32%) and in CMYK 47%, 66%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #402978?
#402978 flatters muted gold, dusty mauve, and deep burgundy, which warm up its cool undertone without clashing. Save it for backgrounds or large blocks, since fine detail in this shade can read muddy against dark surroundings.
Is #402978 readable on white or black?
#402978 has a 11.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.