#4E5387 Hex Color
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Dark and dusty, #4e5387 is a muted indigo with a gray undertone that keeps it subdued. It works best as a supporting tone or dark mode background rather than a hero color, where its low saturation can read flat. White text holds up well on it at about 7.2:1 contrast. The hex code pairs nicely with warm ochre or dusty rose accents.
Questions about #4e5387
What is #4e5387 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e5387 is rgb(78, 83, 135), in HSL hsl(235, 27%, 42%) and in CMYK 42%, 39%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4e5387?
Warm accents flatter #4e5387 best. Try ochre, terracotta, or dusty rose against it to offset its cool gray undertone. Neighboring cool blues tend to flatten it.
Is #4e5387 readable on white or black?
#4e5387 has a 7.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.91:1 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.