#4B50A3 Hex Color
A serious and restrained muted indigo
This muted indigo features a cool, shadowed character that feels restrained and serious. Because of its desaturated quality, the hex code #4b50a3 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or warm cream to balance the chill. White text reads clearly against this shade, ensuring solid accessibility for UI elements.
Questions about #4b50a3
What is #4b50a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b50a3 is rgb(75, 80, 163), in HSL hsl(237, 37%, 47%) and in CMYK 54%, 51%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair best with #4b50a3?
#4b50a3 pairs best with muted golds, soft creams, or warm beige tones to balance its natural chill. Using these warm neutrals creates a professional, grounded look that highlights the indigo depth without letting the palette feel too cold or uninviting.
Is #4b50a3 readable on white or black?
#4b50a3 has a 7.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.