#4E5EAD Hex Color
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#4e5ead is a cool, moderately muted indigo with a blue-violet undertone and medium depth. Its restrained saturation gives it a spiritual, ordered mood without feeling harsh. Use the hex code for meditation branding, night-sky themes, or creative interfaces, where it works well as a supporting tone. White text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #4e5ead
What is #4e5ead in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e5ead is rgb(78, 94, 173), in HSL hsl(230, 38%, 49%) and in CMYK 55%, 46%, 0%, 32%.
Does #4e5ead work with white text?
Yes, white text on #4e5ead has about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio, which clears WCAG AA's 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and makes this medium-dark indigo practical for readable buttons, headings, and interface panels.
What colors pair well with #4e5ead?
Muted warm neutrals such as cream, sand, or terracotta balance #4e5ead's cool blue-violet cast, while charcoal supports its structured mood without adding much contrast in temperature for polished digital or print work. Use a warm neutral for larger fields and reserve indigo for focused accents.
Is #4e5ead readable on white or black?
#4e5ead has a 5.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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.