#403C5D Hex Color
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#403c5d is a dark, muted purple with cool violet and gray-blue undertones. Its low saturation gives it a matte, serious mood suited to moody branding, spiritual themes, and dark interfaces. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone with warm cream accents. This hex code supports white text at about 10.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #403c5d
What is #403c5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #403c5d is rgb(64, 60, 93), in HSL hsl(247, 22%, 30%) and in CMYK 31%, 35%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #403c5d in a palette?
Warm cream and terracotta pair well with #403c5d because their light or warm contrast offsets its dark, cool, gray-violet base without making the overall palette feel harsh or overly bright. Use cream for broad areas and terracotta for restrained accents.
Is #403c5d readable on white or black?
#403c5d has a 10.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.