#504966 Hex Color
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#504966 is a dark, muted purple with gray, ashy undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, gloomy character suggests mystery, seriousness, and spiritual depth, making it effective for moody branding, gaming interfaces, or luxury packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or burgundy. White text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #504966.
Questions about #504966
What is #504966 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #504966 is rgb(80, 73, 102), in HSL hsl(254, 17%, 34%) and in CMYK 22%, 28%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #504966?
Warm ivory and burgundy pair especially well with #504966, balancing its cool, ashy purple with gentle light and richer warmth; burgundy adds depth, while warm ivory keeps the palette from feeling too heavy.
Is #504966 a warm or cool color?
#504966 reads as a cool, muted purple because its gray, ashy undertones temper the color and keep it from feeling red or warm. Its low saturation gives it a subdued, matte appearance that suits serious, atmospheric designs.
Is #504966 readable on white or black?
#504966 has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.