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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#422B73 — Midnight Blue
#422B73 is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 259° 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 #422B73
- f6f4fb
- dbd2ee
- bfafe2
- a48dd5
- 886bc8
- 6d49bc
- 593a9c
- 452d79
- 322057
- 1e1435
- 0b0713
Color schemes using #422B73
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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#422B73 FAQ
What color is #422B73?
#422B73 is a shade of midnight blue in the purple family. It has a hue of 259 degrees, 46% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #422B73?
#422B73 is rgb(66, 43, 115) in RGB, hsl(259, 46%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 63%, 0%, 55%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #422B73?
White text on this background reaches 11.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.82:1.
What colors go well with #422B73?
Its direct complement is #5C732B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #73662B and #38732B gives you contrast without the vibration.