Color swatch image showing #4E517D with RGB(78,81,125) values

#4E517D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #4E517D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#4E517D Color Information

#4E517D RGB value is (78, 81, 125). The hex color red value is 78, green is 81, and blue is 125. Its HSL format shows a hue of 236°, saturation of 23 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 38 percent, 35 percent, 0 percent, 51 percent.

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#4E517D Color Meaning

Color #4E517D signifies disciplined depth, intellectual mystery, and nautical authority. #4E517D dark, desaturated blue-purple is the color of deep ocean trenches, twilight on a naval ship, and scholarly robes in certain traditions. Psychologically, color #4E517D is cool, contemplative, and authoritative, promoting focused thought, strategic calm, and a sense of navigating complex, profound systems. #4E517D combines the stability of navy blue with the intuitive depth of purple, creating a tone of serious, knowledgeable power. #4E517D color is the mind exploring deep waters. Symbolically, color #4E517D represents the knowledge of the abyss, the discipline of the night watch, and wisdom that is both academic and experiential. #4E517D is the color of a captain’s log or a philosopher’s deepest treatise. Culturally, #4E517D appears in institutional branding, military insignia, and academic regalia where a sense of reserved, profound authority is required. Color #4E517D offers a sophisticated, somber alternative to pure navy, infused with a hint of thoughtful, mysterious depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #4E517D 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
#4E517D
RGB
rgb(78, 81, 125)
HSL
hsl(236°, 23%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(38%, 35%, 0%, 51%)
HSV
hsv(236°, 38%, 49%)
XYZ
9.7860 8.9852 20.6206
Yxy
8.9852 0.2484 0.2281
Hunter Lab
29.9753 0.3472 -0.9575
CIE-Lab
35.9558 10.3991 -25.2743

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red78 / 255 (31%)
31%
Green81 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue125 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)51 / 100 (51%)
51%

Color Variations

#4E517D 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

#4E517D 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 #4E517D 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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#4E517D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #4E517D 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

#4E517D

protanopia

#4f4f72

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #4E517D;

Text Color

color: #4E517D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #4E517D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #4E517D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #4E517D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4E517D 0%, #2f314c 100%);

#4E517D Color FAQs

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