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#463B78 color code is #463B78. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #463b78.

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#463B78 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #463B78 is 0.0579. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.73:1 against white and 2.16:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#463B78 on white9.73:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#463B78 on black2.16:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #463B789.73:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #463B782.16:1Fail

#463B78 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #463B78?+
The hex code for #463B78 is #463B78. In RGB it's rgb(70, 59, 120), and in HSL it's hsl(251, 34%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #463B78?+
#463B78 in RGB is (70, 59, 120). Written in CSS: rgb(70, 59, 120).
What is the CMYK value of #463B78?+
#463B78 converts to CMYK(42%, 51%, 0%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #463B78.
Is #463b78 a warm or cool color?+
#463B78 (#463B78) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 251° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #463b78 belong to?+
#463B78 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 251°, 34%, 35% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #463b78 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#463B78 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.73:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #463b78?+
The nearest Pantone match for #463B78 (#463B78) is 7663 C Deep Amethyst Dark, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #463B78 in design

Practical guidance for using #463b78 (#463B78) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #463B78 (#463B78) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #463b78 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #463B78 (#463B78) 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

#463B78 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

#463B78 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.