#4F2170 Hex Color
A serious, deeply saturated moody purple
This deep, saturated purple sits on the darker end of the spectrum, offering a serious and moody character. It works best as a base for dark mode interfaces, where it supports white text comfortably with high contrast. Because it is quite dense, use it carefully for small details to avoid a muddy look. The hex code for this color is #4f2170.
Questions about #4f2170
What is #4f2170 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f2170 is rgb(79, 33, 112), in HSL hsl(275, 54%, 28%) and in CMYK 29%, 71%, 0%, 56%.
How should I use #4f2170 in web design?
#4f2170 works best as a primary background color for dark mode interfaces rather than as a text color or thin line. Because the tone is so dense, it requires high-contrast white or light-tinted typography to ensure readability remains sharp.
What colors pair well with #4f2170?
This deep purple pairs beautifully with cream or pale gold accents, which prevent the design from feeling too heavy or muddy. You can also create a balanced look by pairing it with cool grey to neutralize its intense saturation.
Is #4f2170 readable on white or black?
#4f2170 has a 11.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.