#4A386E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4a386e is a cool purple with blue-violet undertones and a matte, inky feel. Its low lightness gives layouts seriousness, mystery, and depth, making it effective as a supporting tone or dark interface background. Pair it with warm cream or muted gold for contrast. The hex code #4a386e supports clear white body text at about 10.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #4a386e
What is #4a386e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a386e is rgb(74, 56, 110), in HSL hsl(260, 33%, 33%) and in CMYK 33%, 49%, 0%, 57%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
Does #4a386e work as a background for white text?
Yes, white text has about a 10.1:1 contrast ratio against #4a386e, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and making this dark purple suitable for readable interface backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #4a386e?
#4a386e pairs well with warm cream, muted gold, and dusty rose because their lighter or warmer qualities offset its low lightness and cool blue-violet undertone without making the palette feel harsh.
Is #4a386e readable on white or black?
#4a386e has a 10.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.