#4E3B46 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #4e3b46 is a dusty magenta with a smoky plum undertone and matte, almost-gray appearance. Its low lightness gives layouts mystery and weight without the intensity of vivid purple. Use it as a supporting tone in moody branding, cosmetics, fashion, or intimate designs. The hex code #4e3b46 also supports readable white text at about 10.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #4e3b46
What is #4e3b46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e3b46 is rgb(78, 59, 70), in HSL hsl(325, 14%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 10%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #4e3b46?
#4e3b46 pairs well with soft blush, dusty mauve, warm cream, and muted olive, which add light or earthy contrast without overpowering its low-saturation plum character. Use cream for clarity and olive for a more grounded palette.
Is #4e3b46 readable on white or black?
#4e3b46 has a 10.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.03:1 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.