#461257 Hex Color
A deep, near-black purple with somber undertones
#461257 is a dim, near-black purple with heavy, somber undertones. It functions best as a dark interface background where it provides an excellent 14.1:1 contrast ratio against white text. Because this shade is so dark, avoid using it for small, delicate details that might lose their definition. The hex code #461257 creates a moody, serious foundation that pairs well with muted metallics.
Questions about #461257
What is #461257 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #461257 is rgb(70, 18, 87), in HSL hsl(285, 66%, 21%) and in CMYK 20%, 79%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair best with #461257 for interface design?
Because #461257 is a somber, near-black purple, it creates a sophisticated foundation when paired with muted metallics like silver or soft, desaturated gold. These metallic tones provide enough visual interest to break up the deep, dark background without overwhelming the interface's overall serious mood.
Is #461257 suitable for small text or fine UI details?
Avoid using #461257 for small, delicate details or fine typography because its heavy saturation and extreme darkness can cause characters to lose definition against many backgrounds. It functions most effectively as a primary container or section background where it can support larger, high-contrast white text.
Is #461257 readable on white or black?
#461257 has a 14.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.48:1 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.