#4E04B5 Hex Color
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Not a bright violet, #4e04b5 is a dark purple that sits closer to midnight than lavender. Its low lightness gives it a dim, serious mood, which suits dark mode backgrounds and moody branding. White text hits about 10.5:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA behind body copy. A muted gold accent lifts its cold, dull edge.
Questions about #4e04b5
What is #4e04b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e04b5 is rgb(78, 4, 181), in HSL hsl(265, 96%, 36%) and in CMYK 57%, 98%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #4e04b5?
Muted gold or amber accents balance its cold violet cast and keep it from reading flat. Surround it with soft neutrals like charcoal, since bright hues compete with its dark, low-key character.
Is #4e04b5 readable on white or black?
#4e04b5 has a 10.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.00:1 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.