#423644 Hex Color
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Dark, dusty, and nearly grey, this shade of purple keeps a low profile. The hex code #423644 works best as a dark mode background or a supporting tone behind brighter accents, and white text reaches about 11.4:1 contrast on it, so small type stays readable. Pair it with warm gold or dusty rose for depth. To adjust its undertone, learn what colors make purple.
Questions about #423644
What is #423644 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #423644 is rgb(66, 54, 68), in HSL hsl(291, 11%, 24%) and in CMYK 3%, 21%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #423644?
Warm gold, dusty rose, and cream all bring out the purple in #423644 without fighting its grey undertone. Cool teals can work too, but keep them muted so the palette stays moody rather than loud.
Is #423644 readable on white or black?
#423644 has a 11.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.84:1 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.