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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#490B4C — Indigo
#490B4C is a dark saturated purple sitting at 297° 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 #490B4C
- fdf2fd
- f5c9f7
- eda0f1
- e676eb
- de4de6
- d624e0
- b31bbb
- 8b1591
- 640f68
- 3d093f
- 150316
Color schemes using #490B4C
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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#490B4C FAQ
What color is #490B4C?
#490B4C is a shade of indigo in the purple family. It has a hue of 297 degrees, 75% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #490B4C?
#490B4C is rgb(73, 11, 76) in RGB, hsl(297, 75%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 86%, 0%, 70%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #490B4C?
White text on this background reaches 14.63:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.44:1.
What colors go well with #490B4C?
Its direct complement is #0E4C0B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2F4C0B and #0B4C28 gives you contrast without the vibration.