#4900CC

A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Mediumblue.

About #4900CC

The hex code #4900CC represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Designers often compare it to the standard color Mediumblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 73 red, 0 green, and 204 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 64% C, 100% M, 0% Y, and 20% K. With a hue angle of 261.5 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#4900CC
RGB73, 0, 204
HSL261.5°, 100.0%, 40.0%
CMYK64%, 100%, 0%, 20%
HSV261.5°, 100.0%, 80.0%
LAB28.8, 68.5, -84.4
XYZ13.6, 5.8, 57.5
Decimal4784332

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

9.74:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.16:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.31:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.83:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #4900CC; }
.text-color { color: #4900CC; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #4900CC; }

Similar Colors

Mediumblue
#0000CD