#463B82 Hex Color
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This dark, muted violet is serious and atmospheric. Its matte finish works well for dark mode UI backgrounds that require subtle structure. The hex code for this shade is #463b82. Pair it with warm, creamy neutrals to balance its heavy, cool tone. Because white text provides high contrast against this dark base, it remains highly legible even for smaller body copy.
Questions about #463b82
What is #463b82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #463b82 is rgb(70, 59, 130), in HSL hsl(249, 38%, 37%) and in CMYK 46%, 55%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair best with #463b82?
Is #463b82 suitable for text on a dark background?
While #463b82 itself is very dark, it functions best as a background color rather than a text color. White or very light, neutral-toned text provides the highest legibility and contrast against this moody, violet base.
Is #463b82 readable on white or black?
#463b82 has a 9.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.20:1 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.