#423F4A Hex Color
A serious, muted violet for modern interfaces
This dark, dusty violet acts as a muted alternative to black for modern UI backgrounds. Because it is highly desaturated, #423f4a reads as an almost grey neutral that maintains a serious, moody weight. It provides excellent accessibility for white text and pairs effectively with muted pastels or copper accents to ground a design. The hex code for this shade is #423f4a.
Questions about #423f4a
What is #423f4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #423f4a is rgb(66, 63, 74), in HSL hsl(256, 8%, 27%) and in CMYK 11%, 15%, 0%, 71%.
Why does #423f4a work better than pure black for UI backgrounds?
#423f4a reduces visual strain compared to #000000 because its lower contrast against white text is softer on the eyes. This dark, dusty violet adds a layer of depth and sophistication that feels less harsh in modern web interfaces.
Which color palettes pair naturally with #423f4a?
This shade works effectively with muted pastels or copper accents to ground a design. Because it sits as a desaturated neutral, it creates a balanced look when combined with soft peach or light sage tones.
Is #423f4a readable on white or black?
#423f4a has a 10.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.04:1 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.