#440696 Hex Color
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#440696 is an intense, saturated violet that leans into a dark, moody aesthetic. Because of its deep chroma, this color acts as a strong, non-traditional base for dark mode interfaces. It pairs beautifully with crisp white text, which offers excellent readability at a 12.3:1 contrast ratio. Use this hex code sparingly as an accent to avoid overwhelming your design with its inherent gloominess.
Questions about #440696
What is #440696 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #440696 is rgb(68, 6, 150), in HSL hsl(266, 92%, 31%) and in CMYK 55%, 96%, 0%, 41%.
Where should I use #440696 in a design?
#440696 works best as a bold, non-traditional base for dark mode interfaces or as a striking accent color. Because it is so saturated, avoid using it for large blocks of text, as it may overwhelm the viewer's eyes.
Is #440696 readable on white or black?
#440696 has a 12.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.