#46497C Hex Color
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Far from vivid, #46497c is a dim, dusty indigo that reads more gray than purple. The hex code works well as a dark background for moody interfaces and night-sky themes, where its low saturation keeps things calm without going black. Warm ochre and soft rose lift it nicely. White text reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #46497c
What is #46497c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #46497c is rgb(70, 73, 124), in HSL hsl(237, 28%, 38%) and in CMYK 44%, 41%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #46497c?
Warm, earthy tones work best. Ochre, dusty rose, and muted gold brighten #46497c without clashing, while cool grays can make it look flat. Try a 60/30/10 split with this indigo as the base.
Is #46497c readable on white or black?
#46497c has a 8.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.