#430789 Hex Color
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Deep, dim, and cold-leaning, this dark purple carries a strong blue undertone. The hex code #430789 works best as a dominant base in dark mode or moody branding, where it reads mysterious without turning black. White text sits clearly on it at about 12.9:1 contrast. Pair it with warm golds or dusty rose to keep large areas from going flat.
Questions about #430789
What is #430789 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #430789 is rgb(67, 7, 137), in HSL hsl(268, 90%, 28%) and in CMYK 51%, 95%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #430789?
Warm golds, dusty rose, and soft mauve lift #430789 without fighting its depth. Muted teals work too, but keep them desaturated so the purple stays dominant.
Does #430789 read warm or cool?
Cool. Its blue undertone pulls it firmly toward violet, and the low lightness keeps it feeling shadowed rather than bright or crisp.
Is #430789 readable on white or black?
#430789 has a 12.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.63:1 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.