#452243 Hex Color
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#452243 is a dark, muted magenta with plum and smoky violet undertones. Its low saturation creates a gloomy, understated mood suited to romance, nightlife, cosmetics, and moody branding. Use it as a supporting tone with soft blush or aged gold, or as a dark UI background. White text has about 13.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #452243.
Questions about #452243
What is #452243 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #452243 is rgb(69, 34, 67), in HSL hsl(303, 34%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 3%, 73%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #452243?
#452243 pairs well with soft blush, aged gold, cream, and muted mauve, which soften its smoky depth without competing with its plum-violet undertone. Use blush for romance, aged gold to warm it, or cream to improve readability in interfaces and editorial layouts.
Is #452243 warm or cool?
#452243 reads as a cool-leaning, muted magenta because its plum and smoky violet undertones outweigh the warmth typically associated with red, especially in a balanced, low-light palette or dark interface theme. It feels intimate and nocturnal rather than bright or energetic.
Is #452243 readable on white or black?
#452243 has a 13.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.