#4F51C1 Hex Color

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This saturated indigo is intense and electric, commanding attention wherever it appears. Because it holds a strong presence, #4f51c1 works best as a vibrant accent color rather than a large-scale background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted corals or soft creams to balance its high energy. With a contrast ratio of 6.4:1, this hex code is an accessible choice for legible white text.

Questions about #4f51c1

What is #4f51c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f51c1 is rgb(79, 81, 193), in HSL hsl(239, 48%, 53%) and in CMYK 59%, 58%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #4f51c1?
Because #4f51c1 is so saturated, it works best when tempered by neutral tones like cream or soft, muted coral. These combinations ground the electric intensity of the indigo, preventing the overall composition from feeling visually overwhelming to the viewer.
Is #4f51c1 readable on white or black?
#4f51c1 has a 6.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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.