#4C549E Hex Color
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This muted, dusty indigo possesses a cool, reserved character that leans heavily into mystery. Because the hex code #4c549e is unsaturated and matte, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Pair it with soft cream or warm greys to avoid a muddy appearance. It is accessible for small body text, and white text maintains excellent readability against this shaded background.
Questions about #4c549e
What is #4c549e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c549e is rgb(76, 84, 158), in HSL hsl(234, 35%, 46%) and in CMYK 52%, 47%, 0%, 38%.
How should I pair #4c549e in a design layout?
#4c549e acts as a sophisticated, unsaturated base that thrives when paired with soft creams, warm off-whites, or muted greys. Avoid using it alongside saturated primary colors, as the indigo undertone can clash and appear muddy or visually overwhelming.
Is #4c549e readable on white or black?
#4c549e has a 6.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.