Purple Navy (#4e5180) Color Meaning, Values and Psychology

Purple Navy (#4e5180) Color Information

Purple Navy (#4e5180) RGB value is (78, 81, 128). The hex color red value is 78, green is 81, and blue is 128. Its HSL format shows a hue of 236°, saturation of 24%, and lightness of 40%, while the CMYK process values are 39%, 37%, 0%, and 50%.

Colors that pair well with Purple Navy (#4e5180) include Dark Electric Blue (#536878), Blue Lilac (#6C4675), and Pastel Brown (#836953), as they maintain visual balance and harmony, whereas Tuscan Red (#7C4848), Fern Green (#4F7942), and Olive Grey (#7E7B52) tend to conflict with this color due to strong contrast or opposing tonal characteristics.

Clear image showing Purple Navy color swatch with hex value #4E5180 and RGB value (78,81,128)

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Purple Navy (#4e5180) Color Meaning

Purple Navy (#4E5180) is a dark, muted blue-purple with strong indigo undertones. It belongs to the deep purple family, combining authority, mystery, and calm depth. Historically, navy-purple shades were used in uniforms, textiles, and decorative arts to convey power, reliability, and sophistication. The color conveys stability, intelligence, and introspection. Purple Navy (#4E5180) is ideal for corporate branding, interiors, and fashion that require understated elegance. Its dark tone balances visual strength with emotional calm. Across cultures, dark purple-blue tones symbolize wisdom, loyalty, and creative insight. Purple Navy (#4E5180) evokes night skies, deep waters, and reflective moods. It supports intellectual focus, disciplined creativity, and contemplative design.

Color Conversion

Accurate conversions of Purple Navy (#4e5180) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.

HEX

#4e5180

RGB

rgb(78, 81, 128)

HSL

hsl(236°, 24%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(39%, 37%, 0%, 50%)

HSV

hsv(236°, 39%, 50%)

XYZ

9.9806 9.0631 21.6454

Yxy

9.0631 0.2453 0.2227

Hunter Lab

30.1050 0.3824 -1.0451

CIE-Lab

36.1055 11.2975 -26.8883

RGB Values & CMYK Values

Detailed RGB and CMYK values of Purple Navy (#4e5180) displayed in a horizontal bar provide clear reference for digital and print color accuracy.

RGB Channels

Red78 / 255 (31%)

31%

Green81 / 255 (32%)

32%

Blue128 / 255 (50%)

50%

CMYK Ink Density

Cyan39 / 100 (39%)

39%

Magenta37 / 100 (37%)

37%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)50 / 100 (50%)

50%

Color Variations

A full range of Purple Navy (#4e5180) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.

Color Harmonies

Harmonious color schemes for Purple Navy (#4e5180) created using the color wheel ensure visually balanced palettes.

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 Complementary

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

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker (WCAG)

Luminance contrast ratios for Purple Navy (#4e5180) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#4e5180

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.47:1

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Normal Text

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UI Components

7.47:1

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Color Blindness Simulator

Simulated views of Purple Navy (#4e5180) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.