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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#49148A — Indigo
#49148A is a dark saturated purple sitting at 267° 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 #49148A
- f7f2fd
- dec9f7
- c4a0f1
- ab76eb
- 924de6
- 7924e0
- 631bbb
- 4d1591
- 370f68
- 21093f
- 0c0316
Color schemes using #49148A
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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#49148A FAQ
What color is #49148A?
#49148A is a shade of indigo in the purple family. It has a hue of 267 degrees, 75% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #49148A?
#49148A is rgb(73, 20, 138) in RGB, hsl(267, 75%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(47%, 86%, 0%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #49148A?
White text on this background reaches 12:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.75:1.
What colors go well with #49148A?
Its direct complement is #558A14. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A8414 and #1A8A14 gives you contrast without the vibration.