#4C4884 Hex Color
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#4c4884 is a dark, muted indigo with a dusty purple cast. Its low saturation keeps it matte and calm, which suits moody backgrounds and night-sky themes. White text on it clears WCAG AA at about 8.2:1. Use it as a dominant base or supporting tone, since large areas can read flat. It looks richer beside warm plum or soft gold than beside navy. The hex code #4c4884 holds up well in dark interfaces and luxury branding.
Questions about #4c4884
What is #4c4884 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c4884 is rgb(76, 72, 132), in HSL hsl(244, 29%, 40%) and in CMYK 42%, 45%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4c4884?
#4c4884 pairs well with warm plum, soft gold, dusty mauve, and muted terracotta. Warm accents stop it from reading flat, while cream or off-white text keeps layouts readable.
Is #4c4884 a cool or warm color?
#4c4884 reads cool. Its purple undertones lean blue rather than red, and its low saturation and dark lightness give it a cold, inky feel in most palettes.
Is #4c4884 readable on white or black?
#4c4884 has a 8.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.