#4E4E7A Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4e4e7a is a cool indigo with gray, dusty undertones and a matte finish. The hex code #4e4e7a brings mystery, structure, and spiritual depth to branding, meditation graphics, denim palettes, and night-sky themes. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background; white text reaches about 7.8:1 contrast for clear readability.
Questions about #4e4e7a
What is #4e4e7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e4e7a is rgb(78, 78, 122), in HSL hsl(240, 22%, 39%) and in CMYK 36%, 36%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #4e4e7a?
#4e4e7a pairs well with soft neutrals, muted blues, and warm accents such as terracotta or mauve, balancing its cool, gray undertone while adding warmth and visual interest to palettes for branding and interfaces. For a quieter result, combine it with pale gray or dusty blue.
Is #4e4e7a a warm or cool color?
#4e4e7a reads as cool because its indigo base and gray undertones lean blue rather than red or yellow, while its muted, matte quality softens that coolness into a calm, serious mood. It works well for restrained, atmospheric designs.
Is #4e4e7a readable on white or black?
#4e4e7a has a 7.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.