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#46338A color code is #46338A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #46338a.

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#46338A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #46338A is 0.0550. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 10.00:1 against white and 2.10:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#46338A on white10.00:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#46338A on black2.10:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #46338A10.00:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #46338A2.10:1Fail

#46338A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #46338A?+
The hex code for #46338A is #46338A. In RGB it's rgb(70, 51, 138), and in HSL it's hsl(253, 46%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #46338A?+
#46338A in RGB is (70, 51, 138). Written in CSS: rgb(70, 51, 138).
What is the CMYK value of #46338A?+
#46338A converts to CMYK(49%, 63%, 0%, 46%) for print. Hex equivalent is #46338A.
Is #46338a a warm or cool color?+
#46338A (#46338A) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 253° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #46338a belong to?+
#46338A belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 253°, 46%, 37% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #46338a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#46338A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 10:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #46338a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #46338A (#46338A) is 268 C Pantone 268 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #46338A in design

Practical guidance for using #46338a (#46338A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #46338A (#46338A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 10.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #46338a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #46338A (#46338A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. 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

#46338A 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

#46338A works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.