#4E4F88 Hex Color
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#4e4f88 is a dusty, unsaturated indigo with cool, grayish undertones. Its matte finish works well as a grounding neutral for dark mode interfaces or moody, minimal branding. Because it remains legible against white text, it functions effectively as a base layer. Avoid using it in small, low-contrast text blocks where the muted quality can look muddy. This hex code provides a sophisticated alternative to standard dark blue.
Questions about #4e4f88
What is #4e4f88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e4f88 is rgb(78, 79, 136), in HSL hsl(239, 27%, 42%) and in CMYK 43%, 42%, 0%, 47%.
How should I use #4e4f88 in interface design?
#4e4f88 works best as a grounding neutral for dark mode backgrounds or structural elements rather than primary text. Because it is a muted, desaturated indigo, it maintains high legibility when paired with clean white or light gray typography.
Does #4e4f88 look better with warm or cool colors?
Is #4e4f88 readable on white or black?
#4e4f88 has a 7.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.