#4C4A64 Hex Color
A grounded and serious muted violet
This dusty, muted violet feels grounded and serious. Because it is highly unsaturated, #4c4a64 works well as a stable base for dark mode interfaces or moody branding. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or pale yellows to create a balanced contrast. Since it maintains an 8.5:1 contrast ratio against white text, it remains readable for small UI elements and body copy.
Questions about #4c4a64
What is #4c4a64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c4a64 is rgb(76, 74, 100), in HSL hsl(245, 15%, 34%) and in CMYK 24%, 26%, 0%, 61%.
How does #4c4a64 perform in user interface design?
With an 8.5:1 contrast ratio against white, #4c4a64 serves as an excellent, readable background color for modern dark mode layouts. It maintains enough depth to keep small text sharp and avoids the starkness of pure black or heavy navy.
What color combinations work best with #4c4a64?
This muted violet pairs naturally with soft, desaturated creams or pale yellows to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look. These lighter accents lift the seriousness of the violet without introducing harsh, conflicting tones that ruin the balance.
Is #4c4a64 readable on white or black?
#4c4a64 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.