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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#401C9B — Indigo
#401C9B is a mid-tone saturated purple sitting at 257° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #401C9B
- f5f2fd
- d7caf5
- b8a3ee
- 9a7be7
- 7b53e0
- 5d2cd8
- 4b21b4
- 3a1a8c
- 2a1265
- 190b3d
- 090416
Color schemes using #401C9B
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#401C9B FAQ
What color is #401C9B?
#401C9B is a shade of indigo in the purple family. It has a hue of 257 degrees, 69% saturation and 36% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #401C9B?
#401C9B is rgb(64, 28, 155) in RGB, hsl(257, 69%, 36%) in HSL, and cmyk(59%, 82%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #401C9B?
White text on this background reaches 11.31:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.86:1.
What colors go well with #401C9B?
Its direct complement is #779B1C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9B801C and #389B1C gives you contrast without the vibration.