#4E3B6F Hex Color
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A muted, inky violet that sits deep on the brightness scale without tipping into black. #4e3b6f carries a gray undertone that keeps it matte, which suits dark mode UIs, moody brand palettes, and luxury packaging. White text reads clearly against this hex code at about 9.6:1 contrast, so small body copy stays accessible. It flatters warm mustard or dusty rose more than bright neons, which can make it look muddy.
Questions about #4e3b6f
What is #4e3b6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e3b6f is rgb(78, 59, 111), in HSL hsl(262, 31%, 33%) and in CMYK 30%, 47%, 0%, 56%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4e3b6f?
Warm mustard, dusty rose, and muted teal all bring out the best in #4e3b6f, since the warmth balances its cool, gray-leaning base. Bright neons tend to flatten it, so keep accents desaturated for a richer palette.
Is #4e3b6f readable on white or black?
#4e3b6f has a 9.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.