#4C4C94 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4c4c94 is a cool blue-purple with dusty undertones and a matte, slightly gray finish. Its restrained depth suits moody backgrounds, spiritual branding, meditation spaces, and night-sky themes. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or brushed gold. White text reaches about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio, making this hex code practical for accessible UI surfaces.
Questions about #4c4c94
What is #4c4c94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c4c94 is rgb(76, 76, 148), in HSL hsl(240, 32%, 44%) and in CMYK 49%, 49%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #4c4c94?
Warm cream, brushed gold, and muted terracotta pair well with #4c4c94, balancing its cool blue-purple base while preserving its subdued mood; white and pale neutrals also provide clean contrast for text, borders, or spacious backgrounds.
Is #4c4c94 warm or cool?
#4c4c94 reads as a cool, muted blue-purple because its blue base and gray undertones reduce warmth and saturation, giving the shade a restrained, introspective character rather than a bright or energetic one.
Is #4c4c94 readable on white or black?
#4c4c94 has a 7.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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.