#4C3F76 Hex Color
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The hex code #4c3f76 is a dark, muted purple with cool violet and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces and branding a serious, mysterious feel without harshness. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory, dusty rose, or brass rather than across every surface. White text reads clearly at about 9.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #4c3f76
What is #4c3f76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c3f76 is rgb(76, 63, 118), in HSL hsl(254, 30%, 35%) and in CMYK 36%, 47%, 0%, 54%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4c3f76?
Warm ivory, dusty rose, and brass pair well with #4c3f76, adding warmth and contrast to its cool, muted violet base without overpowering the serious, mysterious mood, especially when the purple serves as a supporting tone rather than a full-page background.
Where does #4c3f76 work best in a design?
#4c3f76 works best as a supporting color in interfaces, branding, editorial layouts, and calls to action that need a calm but serious presence; use warm light neutrals nearby to keep its dark value from making a composition feel too heavy.
Is #4c3f76 readable on white or black?
#4c3f76 has a 9.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.