#4F4660 Hex Color
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#4f4660 is a muted, dusty violet with a serious, matte finish. This unsaturated shade creates a grounded, moody foundation for dark UI backgrounds. Because white text achieves a high 8.8:1 contrast ratio against it, this color works well for legible body copy. The hex code #4f4660 is a sophisticated choice for gaming interfaces or luxury brand palettes that need a softer, darker purple.
Questions about #4f4660
What is #4f4660 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f4660 is rgb(79, 70, 96), in HSL hsl(261, 16%, 33%) and in CMYK 18%, 27%, 0%, 62%.
Which colors pair well with the muted tone of #4f4660?
This shade works effectively with lighter, desaturated neutrals like cream or soft gray to maintain a balanced, sophisticated appearance. For higher contrast and a touch of warmth, it also pairs well with muted gold accents for luxury design projects.
Is #4f4660 readable on white or black?
#4f4660 has a 8.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.37:1 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.