#464249 Hex Color
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Not a vivid violet by any measure, #464249 is a dark, dusty purple that sits one step away from grey. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a gloomy, serious mood, which suits dark mode UI, moody branding, and wine or gaming palettes. The hex code works best as a background base rather than an accent, and white text on it reaches about 9.8:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small type. Muted gold flatters it more than plain white does.
Questions about #464249
What is #464249 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #464249 is rgb(70, 66, 73), in HSL hsl(274, 5%, 27%) and in CMYK 4%, 10%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #464249?
Muted gold and warm ochre flatter #464249 better than plain white, which can wash it out. Dusty rose also works for softer palettes.
Is #464249 readable on white or black?
#464249 has a 9.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.