#4F4866 Hex Color
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#4f4866 is a dark purple pulled toward gray, dusty and dim rather than vivid. That low saturation makes it a steady dark mode base or supporting tone, though it can read muddy in large flat areas. White text passes AA comfortably on it at roughly 8.6:1 contrast. It pairs well with muted gold and warm neutrals.
Questions about #4f4866
What is #4f4866 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f4866 is rgb(79, 72, 102), in HSL hsl(254, 17%, 34%) and in CMYK 23%, 29%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #4f4866?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and warm cream all lift #4f4866 without fighting its gray undertone. For a sharper accent, try soft apricot or pale sage against it.
Is #4f4866 readable on white or black?
#4f4866 has a 8.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.45:1 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.