#4D4EB3 Hex Color
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#4d4eb3 is a saturated indigo with a cool blue-violet cast and medium-dark value. Its vivid intensity brings focus, energy, and a slightly mysterious edge to branding, creative interfaces, and night-sky themes. Use this hex code for a dominant background or strong accent, with white text for clear small-type contrast. Across large areas, its saturation can feel heavy, so lighter tints often create more breathing room.
Questions about #4d4eb3
What is #4d4eb3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d4eb3 is rgb(77, 78, 179), in HSL hsl(239, 40%, 50%) and in CMYK 57%, 56%, 0%, 30%.
Can #4d4eb3 support white body text?
Yes, white text reads clearly on #4d4eb3, which provides about a 6.9:1 contrast ratio and meets the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for small body text, making it suitable for readable labels, buttons, and paragraphs.
What colors pair well with #4d4eb3?
Pair #4d4eb3 with warm apricot, muted gold, or charcoal to balance its cool, saturated blue-violet; pale apricot brings energy, while charcoal keeps the palette serious and gives the indigo room to lead in interfaces and branding.
Is #4d4eb3 readable on white or black?
#4d4eb3 has a 6.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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.