#490F7C
A dark, vivid purple closely aligning with Indigo.
About #490F7C
The precise color #490F7C is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Indigo. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 15, 124).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 41% C, 88% M, 0% Y, and 51% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#490F7C
RGB73, 15, 124
HSL271.9°, 78.4%, 27.3%
CMYK41%, 88%, 0%, 51%
HSV271.9°, 87.9%, 48.6%
LAB20.9, 46.1, -48.8
XYZ6.6, 3.2, 19.3
Decimal4788092
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
12.78:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.64:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
12.22:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.40:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #490F7C;
}
.text-color {
color: #490F7C;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #490F7C;
}