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#4C2860 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #4C2860 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#4C2860 Color Information

#4C2860 RGB value is (76, 40, 96). The hex color red value is 76, green is 40, and blue is 96. Its HSL format shows a hue of 279°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of27 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 58 percent, 0 percent, 62percent.

#4C2860
rgb(76, 40, 96)
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#4C2860 Color Meaning

color #4C2860 carries introspection, creative restraint, and emotional subtlety. #4C2860 dark violet favors red over blue, which adds warmth while preserving mystery. Consequently, Color #4C2860 feels intimate rather than theatrical. From a psychological standpoint, color #4C2860 encourages introspection and imaginative depth. #4C2860 supports creative thinking that values nuance over spectacle. Because #4C2860 remains visually contained, #4C2860 often pairs well with reflective or artistic environments. In cultural symbolism, color #4C2860 aligns with refinement, quiet luxury, and controlled expression. Historically, such tones were reserved and intentional. On a spiritual plane, color #4C2860 reflects inner vision, self awareness, and emotional discipline rather than transcendence alone.

Color Conversion

Convert #4C2860 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
#4C2860
RGB
rgb(76, 40, 96)
HSL
hsl(279°, 41%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 58%, 0%, 62%)
HSV
hsv(279°, 58%, 38%)
XYZ
5.8506 3.8986 11.5105
Yxy
3.8986 0.2752 0.1834
Hunter Lab
19.7449 0.3938 -0.4229
CIE-Lab
23.3334 27.8794 -26.7511

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red76 / 255 (30%)
30%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue96 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Magenta58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)62 / 100 (62%)
62%

Color Variations

#4C2860 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

#4C2860 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 #4C2860 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.

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#4C2860

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #4C2860 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

#4C2860

protanopia

#3c3c52

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #4C2860;

Text Color

color: #4C2860;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #4C2860;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #4C286040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #4C2860;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4C2860 0%, #311a3d 100%);

#4C2860 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #4C2860 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.