#49006D

A dark, vivid purple closely aligning with Indigo.

About #49006D

At its core, #49006D is a dark and vivid hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Indigo. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 0, and 109.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 33% C, 100% M, 0% Y, and 57% K. The HSL representation is 280.2° hue, 100.0% saturation, and 21.4% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#49006D
RGB73, 0, 109
HSL280.2°, 100.0%, 21.4%
CMYK33%, 100%, 0%, 57%
HSV280.2°, 100.0%, 42.7%
LAB18.0, 46.9, -43.9
XYZ5.5, 2.5, 14.7
Decimal4784237

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

13.96:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.50:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
13.34:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.28:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #49006D; }
.text-color { color: #49006D; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #49006D; }

Similar Colors

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