#480099 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#480099 is a dark, high-saturation purple with a cool blue-violet cast. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody backgrounds, gaming interfaces, luxury branding, and spiritual designs. Use the hex code as a dominant base with white text; its 12.1:1 contrast supports readable small body text.
Questions about #480099
What is #480099 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #480099 is rgb(72, 0, 153), in HSL hsl(268, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 53%, 100%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #480099 in a design?
#480099 pairs well with warm ivory, muted gold, and soft peach because their lighter, warmer values balance its cool, saturated depth. Use those tones for highlights or surfaces while keeping the purple in a dominant or accent role.
Is #480099 readable on white or black?
#480099 has a 12.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.73:1 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.