#4D5399 Hex Color
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This muted, cool-toned indigo carries a dusty, serious quality that avoids being overly bright. Because of its low saturation, #4d5399 functions well as a stable background or a supporting element in moody palettes. It pairs effectively with crisp white text, as the contrast ratio is high enough for readable body copy. Use this hex code to anchor designs that require a structured, calm atmosphere.
Questions about #4d5399
What is #4d5399 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d5399 is rgb(77, 83, 153), in HSL hsl(235, 33%, 45%) and in CMYK 50%, 46%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
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Is #4d5399 suitable for text on a white background?
#4d5399 has sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds to meet basic legibility requirements for larger text. However, for smaller body copy or strict accessibility compliance, you may need to darken this shade slightly to ensure readability.
Is #4d5399 readable on white or black?
#4d5399 has a 6.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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.