#412252 Hex Color
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Closer to ripe plum skin than bright violet, this dark purple sits low in lightness and fairly muted. The hex code #412252 works best as a dominant background in dark mode or moody layouts, where white text clears contrast at about 13.3:1. Pair it with dusty rose or soft gold accents to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #412252
What is #412252 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #412252 is rgb(65, 34, 82), in HSL hsl(279, 41%, 23%) and in CMYK 21%, 59%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #412252?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and warm gray all lift this dark purple without fighting it. For text and icons, white or a pale mauve keeps the palette cool and readable.
Is #412252 readable on white or black?
#412252 has a 13.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.57:1 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.