#450099 Hex Color
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Deep, saturated, and cold, #450099 is a purple that leans toward indigo. Its low lightness gives it real weight, so it works best as a dominant base or bold accent rather than fine text. The hex code #450099 pairs well with gold, cream, or teal, which lift its gloomy edge without diluting the mood.
Questions about #450099
What is #450099 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #450099 is rgb(69, 0, 153), in HSL hsl(267, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 55%, 100%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #450099?
Gold and cream flatter it most, adding warmth that offsets the cold purple base. Teal also works well, since the blue undertones in both keep the pairing cohesive.
Is #450099 a warm or cool color?
It reads cool, and strongly so. The blue lean in its purple hue and its very low lightness give it a gloomy, serious character that suits dark mode and moody layouts.
Is #450099 readable on white or black?
#450099 has a 12.25:1 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.