#4E4479 Color Information

Hex color code: #4E4479

The hex color #4E4479 is a gentle blue with RGB values of (78, 68, 121) and HSL of (251°, 28%, 37%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameDark Slate Blue
HEX
#4E4479
RGB
78, 68, 121
HSL
251°, 28%, 37%
CMYK
36%, 44%, 0%, 53%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #4E4479;
background-color: #4E4479;
border-color: #4E4479;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #4E4479;
border: 2px solid #4E4479;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#4E4479]
text-[#4E4479]
border-[#4E4479]
shadow-[0_0_10px_4E4479]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4E4479, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #4E4479; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #4E4479; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #4E4479; background-color: #4E447915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #4E447920; border-left: 4px solid #4E4479; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #4E4479; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #4E4479 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

78, 68, 121

Red: 78 / Green: 68 / Blue: 121

HSL

251°, 28%, 37%

Hue: 251° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 37%

CMYK

36%, 44%, 0%, 53%

Cyan: 36% / Magenta: 44% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 53%

What color is #4E4479?

#4E4479 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #4E4479 to RGB:

rgb(78, 68, 121)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #4E4479 to HSL:

hsl(251, 28%, 37%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #4E4479 to CMYK:

cmyk(36%, 44%, 0%, 53%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#4E4479 is a delicate blue color with RGB values of 78, 68, 121 and HSL of 251°, 28%, 37%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #4E4479 is #6F7944, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #445579.

Use #4E4479 in CSS: color: #4E4479 or background-color: #4E4479. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #4E4479

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.43:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E4479?

#4E4479 is a delicate blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #4E4479?

#4E4479 in RGB is (78, 68, 121) - 78 red, 68 green, and 121 blue.

How to use #4E4479 in CSS?

Use #4E4479 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #4E4479?

#6F7944 (complementary), #445579 (analogous), and #2E2848 (lighter shade) work well with #4E4479.