#4C4191 Hex Color
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Not a bright violet but a dim, shadowed purple. #4c4191 has grayed blue undertones and low lightness, giving it a cold, serious edge that suits dark mode UI and moody branding. The hex code works as a dominant base, and white text on it reaches about 8.5:1 contrast. Next to white it can look flat, so muted gold accents land better than bright ones.
Questions about #4c4191
What is #4c4191 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c4191 is rgb(76, 65, 145), in HSL hsl(248, 38%, 41%) and in CMYK 48%, 55%, 0%, 43%.
Can white text sit on #4c4191?
Yes. White text on #4c4191 reaches about 8.5:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body text and works for small type. This makes it a reliable choice for dark backgrounds in interfaces.
What colors pair well with #4c4191?
Muted gold and dusty rose warm up its cool base without clashing. For darker palettes, try it against charcoal with off-white type for hierarchy.
Is #4c4191 readable on white or black?
#4c4191 has a 8.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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.