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#462A6A color code is #462A6A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #462a6a.

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#462A6A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #462A6A is 0.0400. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 11.67:1 against white and 1.80:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#462A6A on white11.67:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#462A6A on black1.80:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #462A6A11.67:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #462A6A1.80:1Fail

#462A6A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #462A6A?+
The hex code for #462A6A is #462A6A. In RGB it's rgb(70, 42, 106), and in HSL it's hsl(266, 43%, 29%).
What is the RGB value of #462A6A?+
#462A6A in RGB is (70, 42, 106). Written in CSS: rgb(70, 42, 106).
What is the CMYK value of #462A6A?+
#462A6A converts to CMYK(34%, 60%, 0%, 58%) for print. Hex equivalent is #462A6A.
Is #462a6a a warm or cool color?+
#462A6A (#462A6A) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 266° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #462a6a belong to?+
#462A6A belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 266°, 43%, 29% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #462a6a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#462A6A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 11.67:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #462a6a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #462A6A (#462A6A) is 7664 C Imperial Purple, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #462A6A in design

Practical guidance for using #462a6a (#462A6A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #462A6A (#462A6A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 11.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #462a6a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #462A6A (#462A6A) reads as balanced and approachable and premium and serious. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#462A6A flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#462A6A is a moody, atmospheric room color — perfect for libraries, dining rooms, bedrooms, and bars where you want the space to feel enclosed and cinematic. Pair with brass or unlacquered fixtures, warm overhead lighting (2700K bulbs), and natural-fiber rugs. Avoid using it in spaces with limited natural light unless that intimacy is the point.