#4C285E Color Meaning and Information

#4C285E Color Information

#4C285E RGB value is (76, 40, 94). The hex color red value is 76, green is 40, and blue is 94. Its HSL format shows a hue of 280°, saturation of 40 percent, and lightness of26 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 57 percent, 0 percent, 63percent.

#4C285E

rgb(76, 40, 94)

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#4C285E Color Meaning

color #4C285E carries introspection, creative restraint, and emotional subtlety. #4C285E dark violet favors red over blue, which adds warmth while preserving mystery. Consequently, Color #4C285E feels intimate rather than theatrical. From a psychological standpoint, color #4C285E encourages introspection and imaginative depth. #4C285E supports creative thinking that values nuance over spectacle. Because #4C285E remains visually contained, #4C285E often pairs well with reflective or artistic environments. In cultural symbolism, color #4C285E aligns with refinement, quiet luxury, and controlled expression. Historically, such tones were reserved and intentional. On a spiritual plane, color #4C285E reflects inner vision, self awareness, and emotional discipline rather than transcendence alone.

Color Conversion

Convert #4C285E across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#4C285E

RGB

rgb(76, 40, 94)

HSL

hsl(280°, 40%, 26%)

CMYK

cmyk(19%, 57%, 0%, 63%)

HSV

hsv(280°, 57%, 37%)

XYZ

5.7597 3.8622 11.0316

Yxy

3.8622 0.2789 0.1870

Hunter Lab

19.6525 0.3816 -0.3954

CIE-Lab

23.2107 27.3801 -25.6326

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red76 / 255 (30%)

30%

Green40 / 255 (16%)

16%

Blue94 / 255 (37%)

37%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)

19%

Magenta57 / 100 (57%)

57%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)63 / 100 (63%)

63%

Color Variations

#4C285E harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#4C285E harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #4C285E for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#4C285E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.85:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.85:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.85:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #4C285E appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#4C285E

protanopia

#3c3c51

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #4C285E;

Text Color

color: #4C285E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #4C285E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #4C285E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #4C285E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4C285E 0%, #30193b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #4C285E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.