#422E6B Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Halfway between plum and ink, this dark purple reads muted and moody instead of vivid. The hex code #422e6b works best as a base for dark interfaces or a supporting tone behind brighter accents. White text on top hits an 11.4:1 contrast ratio, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #422e6b
What is #422e6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #422e6b is rgb(66, 46, 107), in HSL hsl(260, 40%, 30%) and in CMYK 38%, 57%, 0%, 58%.
What text color reads best on #422e6b?
White text offers about an 11.4:1 contrast ratio on #422e6b, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. Light gray also works, but keep it pale for small type.
Which colors pair well with #422e6b?
Muted mustard and dusty rose flatter #422e6b without fighting its low saturation. For darker palettes, a soft mauve or warm charcoal keeps the mood calm.
Is #422e6b readable on white or black?
#422e6b has a 11.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.