#4550A8 Hex Color
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#4550a8 is a dark, cool indigo with a dim, moody character. It works well as a grounding base for dark mode interfaces, maintaining a high 7.1:1 contrast ratio against white text for legibility. Avoid pairing this hex code with other dark, saturated tones. It shines brightest when accented by warm, muted metallics or soft peach tones to create a balanced visual hierarchy.
Questions about #4550a8
What is #4550a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4550a8 is rgb(69, 80, 168), in HSL hsl(233, 42%, 46%) and in CMYK 59%, 52%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #4550a8?
#4550a8 shines brightest when accented by warm, muted tones to break up its cool intensity. Try pairing this indigo with soft peach for a gentle pop of color or matte metallics to add sophistication to your layout.
Is #4550a8 a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #4550a8 functions beautifully as a primary background for UI design because it maintains a strong 7.1:1 contrast ratio against white text. This ensures your content remains legible and accessible without sacrificing the moody, deep aesthetic you want.
Is #4550a8 readable on white or black?
#4550a8 has a 7.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.96:1 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.