#4B2CC6 Hex Color
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#4b2cc6 is a dark indigo with a cool, dim cast. Its low lightness suits moody layouts, night sky themes, and spiritual or luxury branding, where it works as a dominant base rather than a small accent. White text on it hits about 8.5:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA behind body copy. Pair it with warm gold to offset the chill, or browse other shades of purple for close alternatives.
Questions about #4b2cc6
What is #4b2cc6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b2cc6 is rgb(75, 44, 198), in HSL hsl(252, 64%, 47%) and in CMYK 62%, 78%, 0%, 22%.
What text color works on #4b2cc6?
White text on #4b2cc6 reaches about 8.5:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. Black text falls short, so keep type light on this shade.
What colors pair well with #4b2cc6?
Warm gold and amber offset its cool cast and give it a richer, more luxurious feel. A muted terracotta also works when you want contrast without breaking the gloomy mood.
Is #4b2cc6 readable on white or black?
#4b2cc6 has a 8.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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.