#442276 Hex Color
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#442276 is a dark, moderately saturated purple with cool violet undertones and low lightness. Its gloomy, serious character suggests mystery, spirituality, and depth. Use this hex code as a dominant background or strong contrast field in moody, luxury, gaming, or religious designs. White text reaches about 12.1:1 contrast, supporting accessible body text.
Questions about #442276
What is #442276 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #442276 is rgb(68, 34, 118), in HSL hsl(264, 55%, 30%) and in CMYK 42%, 71%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #442276?
For #442276, warm metallics and muted earthy tones create strong contrast without making the palette loud. Pair it with soft gold for luxury work, or use terracotta as a restrained counterpoint in editorial, packaging, and identity systems.
Is #442276 readable on white or black?
#442276 has a 12.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.73:1 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.