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#64479A color code is #64479A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #64479a.

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#64479A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #64479A is 0.0955. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.22:1 against white and 2.91:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#64479A on white7.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#64479A on black2.91:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #64479A7.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #64479A2.91:1Fail

#64479A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #64479A?+
The hex code for #64479A is #64479A. In RGB it's rgb(100, 71, 154), and in HSL it's hsl(261, 37%, 44%).
What is the RGB value of #64479A?+
#64479A in RGB is (100, 71, 154). Written in CSS: rgb(100, 71, 154).
What is the CMYK value of #64479A?+
#64479A converts to CMYK(35%, 54%, 0%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #64479A.
Is #64479a a warm or cool color?+
#64479A (#64479A) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 261° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #64479a belong to?+
#64479A belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 261°, 37%, 44% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #64479a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#64479A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.22:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #64479a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #64479A (#64479A) is 7671 C Royal Purple, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #64479A in design

Practical guidance for using #64479a (#64479A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #64479A (#64479A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #64479a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #64479A (#64479A) 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

#64479A 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

#64479A 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.