#4B149E Hex Color
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#4b149e is a dark, cool purple with strong saturation and a violet-blue undertone. Its serious, mysterious depth suits moody backgrounds, gaming interfaces, luxury accents, and spiritual or creative branding. White text reaches about an 11.1:1 contrast ratio on it. The hex code #4b149e works well for dark surfaces with readable light type.
Questions about #4b149e
What is #4b149e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b149e is rgb(75, 20, 158), in HSL hsl(264, 78%, 35%) and in CMYK 53%, 87%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #4b149e?
#4b149e pairs well with pale lavender for a tonal scheme, warm gold for sharper contrast, and softened cream when the design needs a lighter, less dramatic counterpoint in branding and interface palettes.
Where should designers use #4b149e?
Use #4b149e as a dominant dark base in gaming screens, event graphics, or luxury branding, especially where strong light type and a dramatic mood matter more than a soft, neutral feel. Its saturation can dominate when used across every surface.
Does #4b149e read warm or cool?
#4b149e reads cool because its blue-violet cast and low lightness outweigh the warmth of its red component, while its high saturation keeps it vivid rather than muted on most screens and against warm neutrals.
Is #4b149e readable on white or black?
#4b149e has a 11.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.89:1 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.