#4B4861 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted purple carries a matte, ink-like quality that feels grounded and serious. Because it sits on the lower end of the saturation scale, it functions well as a steady background for dark mode interfaces. White text offers excellent 8.8:1 contrast against it. To prevent a muddy appearance, pair this tone with warm creams or metallic golds. The hex code is #4b4861.
Questions about #4b4861
What is #4b4861 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b4861 is rgb(75, 72, 97), in HSL hsl(247, 15%, 33%) and in CMYK 23%, 26%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with the #4b4861 purple?
Pair #4b4861 with warm creams or metallic golds to lift its matte, ink-like appearance and prevent a muddy look. For a sophisticated balance, it also works effectively alongside muted neutrals or a deep charcoal to maintain its grounded, professional mood.
Is #4b4861 readable on white or black?
#4b4861 has a 8.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.