#4A4E69 Hex Color
A serious, grounded and dusty indigo
This dusty, muted indigo feels serious and grounded. Because it is highly unsaturated, #4a4e69 works best as a moody background or a supporting tone rather than a primary highlight. It offers strong contrast for white text, making it a functional choice for dark mode UI interfaces. Pair this hex code with soft peaches or creams to balance its cool, slightly gloomy character.
Questions about #4a4e69
What is #4a4e69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a4e69 is rgb(74, 78, 105), in HSL hsl(232, 17%, 35%) and in CMYK 30%, 26%, 0%, 59%.
What colors pair best with #4a4e69 for a balanced design?
This muted indigo pairs naturally with soft, warm neutrals like cream or pale peach to offset its coolness. Using a sharp off-white or light beige for text ensures high readability while maintaining the sophisticated, moody aesthetic this shade provides.
Is #4a4e69 a suitable choice for text on dark backgrounds?
Because #4a4e69 is quite dark itself, it lacks the necessary contrast to serve as primary text against a dark background. It functions much better as a structural element, such as a subtle background or a muted border for UI components.
Is #4a4e69 readable on white or black?
#4a4e69 has a 8.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.58:1 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.