#4D569F Hex Color
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Dark indigo with a dusty, muted finish. #4d569f sits low in saturation, so it reads calm and a bit gloomy instead of bold. It works best as a supporting tone or dark UI background, where white text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast and passes AA for body copy. Pair it with warm ochre to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #4d569f
What is #4d569f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d569f is rgb(77, 86, 159), in HSL hsl(233, 35%, 46%) and in CMYK 52%, 46%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4d569f?
Warm accents like ochre or dusty rose lift its dullness and add contrast. Cooler grays and navy keep things subdued but can turn muddy, so use them sparingly.
Is #4d569f readable on white or black?
#4d569f has a 6.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.