#412180 Hex Color
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#412180 is a deep, dim purple that sits between violet and indigo. Its low lightness and muted saturation give it a shadowed, serious feel, so it works best as a dark mode background or dominant base rather than an accent. White text reads clearly on it at about 12:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with warm golds for contrast or muted mauve for a tonal palette. Fine detail can get lost at this darkness, so keep type light.
Questions about #412180
What is #412180 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #412180 is rgb(65, 33, 128), in HSL hsl(260, 59%, 32%) and in CMYK 49%, 74%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #412180?
Warm golds and ambers bring out richness in #412180, while muted mauve and dusty rose keep the palette tonal. For hard contrast, pair it with pale neutrals instead of pure white, which can look stark against this darkness.
Is #412180 readable on white or black?
#412180 has a 11.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.