#4C007F Hex Color
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#4c007f is a dark, highly saturated purple with a cool violet cast. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, mysterious mood, while its strong chroma suits spiritual, luxury, gaming, and counterculture branding. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 13.0:1 contrast. The hex code #4c007f also works for rich accents and large type.
Questions about #4c007f
What is #4c007f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c007f is rgb(76, 0, 127), in HSL hsl(276, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 40%, 100%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #4c007f?
#4c007f pairs well with white, pale lavender, soft pink, and warm gold, creating contrast that balances its cool, saturated violet in interfaces, posters, and brand palettes without making the composition feel harsh.
Does #4c007f feel warm or cool?
#4c007f reads as a cool purple because its violet cast leans toward blue rather than red. Its low lightness adds a serious, mysterious mood, while its high saturation keeps the color vivid in accents, headings, and immersive dark themes.
Is #4c007f readable on white or black?
#4c007f has a 13.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.