#423599 Hex Color
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This saturated indigo has a heavy, serious presence that works well for corporate branding or moody interface design. Because it is quite dark, the hex code #423599 offers excellent contrast for white typography. Try using it as a dominant background color, though avoid pairing it with other dark shades that might swallow your content. It provides a stable, professional base that avoids appearing overly cold.
Questions about #423599
What is #423599 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #423599 is rgb(66, 53, 153), in HSL hsl(248, 49%, 40%) and in CMYK 57%, 65%, 0%, 40%.
Does #423599 read as a warm or cool color?
While it contains significant purple undertones, #423599 acts primarily as a cool, stable, and professional anchor in any design. It avoids appearing overly cold like a standard navy, providing just enough saturation to feel modern and intentional without drifting into aggressive warm violet territory.
Is #423599 readable on white or black?
#423599 has a 9.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.20:1 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.