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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#470D4E — Indigo
#470D4E is a dark saturated purple sitting at 294° 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 #470D4E
- fcf2fd
- f2caf6
- e7a2ef
- dd7ae8
- d351e2
- c929db
- a71fb6
- 82188e
- 5e1166
- 390b3e
- 140416
Color schemes using #470D4E
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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#470D4E FAQ
What color is #470D4E?
#470D4E is a shade of indigo in the purple family. It has a hue of 294 degrees, 71% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #470D4E?
#470D4E is rgb(71, 13, 78) in RGB, hsl(294, 71%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 83%, 0%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #470D4E?
White text on this background reaches 14.63:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.44:1.
What colors go well with #470D4E?
Its direct complement is #144E0D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #344E0D and #0D4E27 gives you contrast without the vibration.