#4C4B74 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4c4b74 is a cool indigo shade with gray, dusty undertones and very low saturation. Its matte depth suggests seriousness, mystery, and spirituality, making it useful for meditation brands, night-sky themes, and creative interfaces. Pair it with warm ivory or muted gold as a supporting tone. White text remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #4c4b74.
Questions about #4c4b74
What is #4c4b74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c4b74 is rgb(76, 75, 116), in HSL hsl(241, 21%, 37%) and in CMYK 34%, 35%, 0%, 55%.
Which colors pair well with #4c4b74?
Warm ivory creates a clean contrast with #4c4b74, while muted gold adds gentle warmth without overpowering its dusty indigo character. Use these accents for buttons, borders, highlights, or supporting text in calm, sophisticated palettes.
Is #4c4b74 a warm or cool color?
#4c4b74 reads as a cool color because its blue component is stronger than its red and green components, while gray, low-saturation undertones soften the effect. That balance gives it a restrained, dusty indigo appearance rather than a vivid blue.
Is #4c4b74 readable on white or black?
#4c4b74 has a 8.18:1 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.