#4C49A7 Hex Color
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The hex code #4c49a7 is a dark, cool indigo with muted purple undertones and fairly strong saturation. Its low lightness gives interfaces a serious, mysterious weight, while the blue cast supports spiritual or night-sky themes. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 7.5:1 contrast, or as a focused accent in luxury branding.
Questions about #4c49a7
What is #4c49a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c49a7 is rgb(76, 73, 167), in HSL hsl(242, 39%, 47%) and in CMYK 54%, 56%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #4c49a7?
#4c49a7 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted gold, and burgundy, which soften its cool purple cast without reducing its serious mood. Use warm off-white for spacious layouts and gold sparingly when the design needs a more luxurious finish.
Where does #4c49a7 work best in design?
#4c49a7 works best as a dominant dark background, a dark mode surface, or a controlled brand accent in spiritual and creative projects. Its low lightness creates strong visual weight, so pair it with lighter supporting tones instead of using it everywhere.
Is #4c49a7 readable on white or black?
#4c49a7 has a 7.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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.