#4C018D Hex Color
Vivid violet with a mysterious edge
Dark and highly saturated, #4c018d is a cool purple with a vivid violet cast. Its serious, mysterious character suits luxury branding, spiritual themes, gaming interfaces, and moody backgrounds. White text reads clearly against it at about a 12.4:1 contrast ratio, making this hex code effective for dark-mode layouts, bold headings, and focused accent areas.
Questions about #4c018d
What is #4c018d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c018d is rgb(76, 1, 141), in HSL hsl(272, 99%, 28%) and in CMYK 46%, 99%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #4c018d?
Pair #4c018d with pale yellow-green for lively complementary contrast, or with softer purple tints and dark blue for a quieter palette; warm white and cool neutrals balance its saturation without competing for attention.
Does #4c018d read as warm or cool?
#4c018d reads as a cool purple because its violet hue leans toward blue rather than red, giving the shade a serious, mysterious character that suits dark interfaces, premium accents, and atmospheric visual themes.
Is #4c018d readable on white or black?
#4c018d has a 12.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.69:1 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.