#4E53AD Hex Color
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Moody backgrounds and dark mode layouts are where this indigo earns its keep. The hex code #4e53ad is dim but fairly saturated, a cool violet-blue that reads serious without going black. It works best as a dominant base, since its muted depth can turn muddy in small accents. White text hits about 6.6:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #4e53ad
What is #4e53ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e53ad is rgb(78, 83, 173), in HSL hsl(237, 38%, 49%) and in CMYK 55%, 52%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #4e53ad?
#4e53ad looks richer next to warm amber or soft cream than against other cool tones. A muted teal nearby can make it read muddy, so keep competing blues out of the palette.
Is #4e53ad readable on white or black?
#4e53ad has a 6.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.