#4F4D63 Hex Color
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Reach for this shade when a dark UI background needs a hint of purple instead of plain navy. #4f4d63 is a dim, dusty violet with heavy gray undertones, muted enough to sit behind content without competing for attention. The hex code reads gloomy and understated, closer to slate than grape. White text passes AA at about 8.2:1 contrast, so body copy stays legible.
Questions about #4f4d63
What is #4f4d63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f4d63 is rgb(79, 77, 99), in HSL hsl(245, 13%, 35%) and in CMYK 20%, 22%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #4f4d63?
Muted warm tones like ochre and dusty rose flatter it best, keeping the gray undertones from going flat. Bright saturated hues tend to overpower its dull, matte finish.
Is #4f4d63 readable on white or black?
#4f4d63 has a 8.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.