#462793 Hex Color

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Darker than grape skin and cooler than plum, this dim purple has a muted blue undertone and low brightness. It fits dark mode, luxury branding, and moody game design as a dominant base. Muted gold flatters it without feeling loud. White text clears WCAG AA against it at about 10.6:1, keeping small copy readable. The hex code for this shade is #462793.

Questions about #462793

What is #462793 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #462793 is rgb(70, 39, 147), in HSL hsl(257, 58%, 36%) and in CMYK 52%, 73%, 0%, 42%.
What text color works best on #462793?
White text gives about 10.6:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement, so body copy and small labels read clearly. Black text falls short at roughly 2:1.
What colors pair well with #462793?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and soft gray balance its depth without competing for attention. For darker palettes, pair it with near-black plum tones instead of pure black, which keeps some warmth.
Is #462793 a warm or cool purple?
It reads cool because of its blue undertone, though the red in its violet base keeps it from feeling icy. Beside navy it leans warmer, and next to crimson it reads cooler.
Is #462793 readable on white or black?
#462793 has a 10.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.