#442696 Hex Color
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Close to the skin of a ripe plum, #442696 is a dark, muted violet with a cool cast. Its low lightness gives it real weight, so it works best as a dominant base in dark mode UIs, moody brand palettes, or luxury packaging. White text reads clearly on top at about 10.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade of purple is #442696.
Questions about #442696
What is #442696 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #442696 is rgb(68, 38, 150), in HSL hsl(256, 60%, 37%) and in CMYK 55%, 75%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #442696?
Warm metallics like antique gold and burnt orange bring out its richness, while dusty pink softens it for gentler palettes. Avoid pairing it with muted navy, which makes both shades read flat and muddy.
Is #442696 readable on white or black?
#442696 has a 10.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.