#4E3D4B color
The hex color #4E3D4B is a dark, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.6% red, 23.9% green and 29.4% blue (78, 61, 75).
Its hue angle is 311°, with 12% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 4% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Voodoo (#443240), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.03:1).
#4E3D4B color codes
| HEX | #4E3D4B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(78, 61, 75) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.6%, 23.9%, 29.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(311, 12%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(311, 22%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 22%, 4%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.02, 10.23, -5.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.02, 11.7, 330.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.081, 5.465, 7.39) | |
| Decimal | 5127499 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4E3D4B, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #4E3D4B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4E3D4B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #4E3D4B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3d414cProtanopia
no red cones#41434aDeuteranopia
no green cones#503e42Tritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4e3d4b; }
.text { color: #4e3d4b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4e3d4b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(78 61 75 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4e3d4b, #4e3d43); }
Similar colors
#443240Voodoo#4f4554Black Magic#403547Royal Decree#42364cCall It a Night#483c41Pitch Black#4b373aVibrant Vine#413d4bItalian Grape#614051Eggplant
Questions
- What color is #4E3D4B?
- #4E3D4B is a dark, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Voodoo. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4E3D4B?
- The RGB value is 78, 61, 75: 78 red, 61 green and 75 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4E3D4B?
- The complementary color is #3D4E40, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4E3D4B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 and white text 10.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.