#4F5AAA Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated indigo feels reserved and grounded. With a moody, dim quality, #4f5aaa works best as a balanced background color rather than a primary accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with warm, muted golds or soft terracottas to break up the seriousness. Because it meets WCAG standards for contrast, white text remains highly legible against this hex code, making it a functional choice for dark UI modes.
Questions about #4f5aaa
What is #4f5aaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f5aaa is rgb(79, 90, 170), in HSL hsl(233, 37%, 49%) and in CMYK 54%, 47%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair best with #4f5aaa?
This indigo works best when paired with warm, muted tones to break up its cool seriousness. Try combining #4f5aaa with terracotta or soft, golden hues to create a balanced, professional palette that feels both grounded and modern.
Is #4f5aaa readable on white or black?
#4f5aaa has a 6.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.