#4E50A1 Hex Color
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#4e50a1 is a dim, muted indigo that sits closer to dusk than daylight. Its low saturation keeps it steady rather than electric, which suits moody backgrounds and dark UI where plain navy feels stiff. It flatters warm accents like terracotta or soft gold, and white text clears contrast checks easily. At large sizes it can read a bit flat, so balance it with lighter tints.
Questions about #4e50a1
What is #4e50a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e50a1 is rgb(78, 80, 161), in HSL hsl(239, 35%, 47%) and in CMYK 52%, 50%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #4e50a1?
Its grayed undertone looks richer against warm accents, so try terracotta or soft gold instead of more blues. Cream and warm gray neutrals also stop it from reading flat.
Is #4e50a1 readable on white or black?
#4e50a1 has a 7.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.98:1 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.