#4A3F5A Hex Color
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Like a plum left in the shade, this dark purple carries gray undertones that keep it matte and subdued. The hex code #4a3f5a works best as a base in dark mode UI or as a supporting tone behind white text, which clears WCAG AA at about 9.8:1 contrast. It flatters warm gold accents. See what colors make purple to mix similar shades.
Questions about #4a3f5a
What is #4a3f5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a3f5a is rgb(74, 63, 90), in HSL hsl(264, 18%, 30%) and in CMYK 18%, 30%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #4a3f5a?
Warm gold, dusty rose, and muted teal all sit well against #4a3f5a. The gold adds richness, while teal keeps the palette from feeling flat. Avoid bright reds, which overpower its muted character.
Is #4a3f5a readable on white or black?
#4a3f5a has a 9.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 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.