#412042 Hex Color
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Close to the skin of a ripe plum, #412042 is a dark, muted purple with cool, ashy undertones. That low saturation makes it a strong supporting tone in moody palettes, and it holds up as a dark background: white text reaches about 13.9:1 contrast. It flatters dusty gold and soft mauve better than bright accents. See what colors make purple for related shades.
Questions about #412042
What is #412042 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #412042 is rgb(65, 32, 66), in HSL hsl(298, 35%, 19%) and in CMYK 2%, 52%, 0%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #412042?
Dusty gold, soft mauve, and muted teal all sit well against #412042. The shade is so dark and desaturated that equally muted partners keep the palette balanced, while bright saturated accents can overwhelm it.
Is #412042 readable on white or black?
#412042 has a 13.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.