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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#490D4E — Indigo
#490D4E is a dark saturated purple sitting at 295° 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 #490D4E
- fcf2fd
- f2caf6
- e9a2ef
- df7ae8
- d651e2
- cc29db
- aa1fb6
- 84188e
- 5f1166
- 3a0b3e
- 140416
Color schemes using #490D4E
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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#490D4E FAQ
What color is #490D4E?
#490D4E is a shade of indigo in the purple family. It has a hue of 295 degrees, 71% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #490D4E?
#490D4E is rgb(73, 13, 78) in RGB, hsl(295, 71%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 83%, 0%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #490D4E?
White text on this background reaches 14.47:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.45:1.
What colors go well with #490D4E?
Its direct complement is #134E0D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #334E0D and #0D4E28 gives you contrast without the vibration.