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#490FC7 — Grape

#490FC7 is a mid-tone 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 #490FC7

Color schemes using #490FC7

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#490FC7 FAQ

What color is #490FC7?

#490FC7 is a shade of grape in the purple family. It has a hue of 259 degrees, 86% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #490FC7?

#490FC7 is rgb(73, 15, 199) in RGB, hsl(259, 86%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(63%, 92%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #490FC7?

White text on this background reaches 9.65:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.18:1.

What colors go well with #490FC7?

Its direct complement is #8DC70F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C7A50F and #31C70F gives you contrast without the vibration.