#4E2899 Hex Color
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#4e2899 is a dark, slightly dusty purple that reads gloomy and serious rather than playful. Its low lightness gives it real depth, and white text clears WCAG AA on it at about 10.1:1 contrast, so the hex code #4e2899 holds up as a dominant base in dark mode UI. It looks richer against soft gold than against white.
Questions about #4e2899
What is #4e2899 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e2899 is rgb(78, 40, 153), in HSL hsl(260, 59%, 38%) and in CMYK 49%, 74%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4e2899?
What mood does #4e2899 convey?
#4e2899 conveys mystery and seriousness, a result of its low lightness and muted saturation. It suits luxury branding, gaming interfaces, and spiritual or counterculture themes where a quieter purple beats a bright one.
Is #4e2899 readable on white or black?
#4e2899 has a 10.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.