#4E3E54 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4e3e54 is a dusty purple with gray undertones and a matte, inky presence. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, mysterious mood without vivid color. Use it as a supporting tone or dark-mode background, pairing it with soft pink or warm ivory. White text reaches about 9.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #4e3e54
What is #4e3e54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e3e54 is rgb(78, 62, 84), in HSL hsl(284, 15%, 29%) and in CMYK 7%, 26%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #4e3e54?
#4e3e54 pairs well with warm ivory and dusty rose, which soften its gray, low-saturation base without erasing its serious mood in interface systems, branding, and editorial layouts. Add muted gold for small accents or pale lavender for a cooler finish.
Is #4e3e54 readable on white or black?
#4e3e54 has a 9.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 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.