#4C1857 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, this purple leans cool with a wine-like undertone. The hex code #4c1857 works best as a dominant base in dark mode UIs and moody branding, where white text hits about 13.3:1 contrast. Warm golds and dusty pinks lift its gloom. At large sizes it can read flat, so give it texture or lighter neighbors.
Questions about #4c1857
What is #4c1857 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c1857 is rgb(76, 24, 87), in HSL hsl(290, 57%, 22%) and in CMYK 13%, 72%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #4c1857?
Warm golds, dusty pinks, and soft creams lift this deep purple without fighting its low saturation. For a bolder palette, a muted terracotta accent adds contrast while keeping the mood subdued.
Is #4c1857 readable on white or black?
#4c1857 has a 13.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.57:1 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.