#480649 Hex Color
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#480649 is a dark magenta that leans toward plum, dim enough to feel moody and a little mysterious. Its low lightness makes it a strong base for dark mode backgrounds or nightlife and beauty branding, but it can read muddy as a small accent near white. White text hits about 15:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with dusty rose or soft gold.
Questions about #480649
What is #480649 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #480649 is rgb(72, 6, 73), in HSL hsl(299, 85%, 15%) and in CMYK 1%, 92%, 0%, 71%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #480649?
Dusty rose, soft gold, and muted mauve all flatter #480649 without fighting its depth. Skip bright neon accents next to it, since the dark base makes them look harsh rather than bold.
Is #480649 readable on white or black?
#480649 has a 15.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.