#451296 Hex Color
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Not quite indigo and not quite violet, this dark purple sits deep and muted. #451296 works best as a dominant base in dark mode interfaces or gaming brands, where white text reads at about 11.8:1 contrast. Its low lightness gives it a gloomy, serious feel, so pair it with warm ochre or gold to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #451296
What is #451296 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #451296 is rgb(69, 18, 150), in HSL hsl(263, 79%, 33%) and in CMYK 54%, 88%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #451296?
Warm accents like ochre, amber, and antique gold bring out its blue undertones without muddying it. Cool grays and desaturated mauves also work for quieter palettes.
Is #451296 readable on white or black?
#451296 has a 11.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.77:1 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.