#4E13C9 Hex Color
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This cool, saturated indigo carries a moody, mysterious tone that anchors dark UI designs. While white text provides excellent readability against the hex code #4e13c9, its intensity can overwhelm softer palettes. It works best as a bold accent or a primary background for creative themes. Check out other shades of purple if you need a slightly lighter or less saturated companion for this shade.
Questions about #4e13c9
What is #4e13c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e13c9 is rgb(78, 19, 201), in HSL hsl(259, 83%, 43%) and in CMYK 61%, 91%, 0%, 21%.
How should I use #4e13c9 in a user interface?
#4e13c9 works best as a bold accent or primary background color in dark mode themes where it can truly stand out. Pair it with high-contrast white text to ensure readability, as its intense saturation can quickly dominate softer surrounding elements.
What colors pair well with #4e13c9?
This deep indigo pairs beautifully with cool gray or muted silver for a modern, tech-focused aesthetic. If you need more warmth, consider balancing #4e13c9 against subtle pops of mustard yellow to create a sophisticated, high-energy complementary contrast.
Is #4e13c9 readable on white or black?
#4e13c9 has a 9.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.