#422492
A dark, moderate purple closely aligning with Indigo.
About #422492
The hex code #422492 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Indigo. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 66, 36, and 146.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 55% cyan, 75% magenta, 0% yellow, and 43% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#422492
RGB66, 36, 146
HSL256.4°, 60.4%, 35.7%
CMYK55%, 75%, 0%, 43%
HSV256.4°, 75.3%, 57.3%
LAB25.2, 41.9, -55.5
XYZ8.1, 4.5, 27.6
Decimal4334738
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
11.06:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.90:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.57:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.61:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #422492;
}
.text-color {
color: #422492;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #422492;
}