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#4B3488 color code is #4B3488. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4b3488.

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#4B3488 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4B3488 is 0.0573. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.79:1 against white and 2.15:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4B3488 on white9.79:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#4B3488 on black2.15:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #4B34889.79:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #4B34882.15:1Fail

#4B3488 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4B3488?+
The hex code for #4B3488 is #4B3488. In RGB it's rgb(75, 52, 136), and in HSL it's hsl(256, 45%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #4B3488?+
#4B3488 in RGB is (75, 52, 136). Written in CSS: rgb(75, 52, 136).
What is the CMYK value of #4B3488?+
#4B3488 converts to CMYK(45%, 62%, 0%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4B3488.
Is #4b3488 a warm or cool color?+
#4B3488 (#4B3488) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 256° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4b3488 belong to?+
#4B3488 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 256°, 45%, 37% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #4b3488 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4B3488 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.79:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4b3488?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4B3488 (#4B3488) is 268 C Pantone 268 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4B3488 in design

Practical guidance for using #4b3488 (#4B3488) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #4B3488 (#4B3488) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #4b3488 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4B3488 (#4B3488) 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

#4B3488 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

#4B3488 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.