#4956A1 Hex Color
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#4956a1 is a dark, muted indigo with cool blue-violet undertones and moderate grayness. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, mysterious depth, making it effective as a dominant background for meditation, night-sky, luxury, or creative branding. The hex code #4956a1 also supports white text clearly, with about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #4956a1
What is #4956a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4956a1 is rgb(73, 86, 161), in HSL hsl(231, 38%, 46%) and in CMYK 55%, 47%, 0%, 37%.
Does #4956a1 work with white text?
Yes, #4956a1 works well with white text, delivering about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio, which exceeds the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and supports readable labels, navigation, and interface content.
What colors pair well with #4956a1?
Is #4956a1 readable on white or black?
#4956a1 has a 6.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.