#4E5066 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty indigo reads as a serious and thoughtful neutral. Because it is highly unsaturated, it serves well as a dark mode background or a base for restrained, moody UI designs. The hex code for this shade is #4e5066. It provides excellent contrast for white text, offering a softer, more professional alternative to standard black or dark navy interfaces.
Questions about #4e5066
What is #4e5066 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e5066 is rgb(78, 80, 102), in HSL hsl(235, 13%, 35%) and in CMYK 24%, 22%, 0%, 60%.
Where should I use #4e5066 in a user interface?
#4e5066 functions best as a background color for dark mode designs because its low saturation reduces eye strain while maintaining professional readability. It serves as an excellent alternative to standard black, providing depth without the harshness of pure monochrome palettes.
Is #4e5066 readable on white or black?
#4e5066 has a 7.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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.