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#48318C color code is #48318C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #48318c.

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#48318C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #48318C is 0.0547. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 10.03:1 against white and 2.09:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#48318C on white10.03:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#48318C on black2.09:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #48318C10.03:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #48318C2.09:1Fail

#48318C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #48318C?+
The hex code for #48318C is #48318C. In RGB it's rgb(72, 49, 140), and in HSL it's hsl(255, 48%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #48318C?+
#48318C in RGB is (72, 49, 140). Written in CSS: rgb(72, 49, 140).
What is the CMYK value of #48318C?+
#48318C converts to CMYK(49%, 65%, 0%, 45%) for print. Hex equivalent is #48318C.
Is #48318c a warm or cool color?+
#48318C (#48318C) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 255° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #48318c belong to?+
#48318C belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 255°, 48%, 37% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #48318c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#48318C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 10.03:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #48318c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #48318C (#48318C) is 268 C Pantone 268 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #48318C in design

Practical guidance for using #48318c (#48318C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #48318C (#48318C) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 10.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #48318c text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #48318C (#48318C) 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

#48318C 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

#48318C 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.