#4D1387 Hex Color
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Dark and saturated, #4d1387 is a cool violet-purple with a blue undertone and a serious, mysterious mood. The hex code works well as a supporting tone or dominant dark-mode background, especially with warm ivory, muted gold, or soft pink. White text achieves about 11.9:1 contrast, making this shade practical for branding, gaming interfaces, and spiritual designs.
Questions about #4d1387
What is #4d1387 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d1387 is rgb(77, 19, 135), in HSL hsl(270, 75%, 30%) and in CMYK 43%, 86%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4d1387?
Warm ivory, muted gold, soft pink, and pale neutrals pair well with #4d1387, balancing its cool blue-violet undertone without competing with its dark, saturated character in a balanced palette or layout. Use lighter tones for text, borders, highlights, or supporting surfaces.
Is #4d1387 warm or cool?
#4d1387 reads as a cool violet-purple because its blue undertone pulls the hue away from red and toward blue rather than a warm, red-leaning purple in most palettes and color pairings. Its dark, saturated value creates a serious, mysterious mood.
Is #4d1387 readable on white or black?
#4d1387 has a 11.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.