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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#492D76 — Eggplant
#492D76 is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 263° 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 #492D76
- f7f4fb
- ddd2ee
- c3b0e1
- a98ed4
- 8f6cc7
- 754aba
- 5f3b9b
- 4a2e79
- 352157
- 201435
- 0b0712
Color schemes using #492D76
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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#492D76 FAQ
What color is #492D76?
#492D76 is a shade of eggplant in the purple family. It has a hue of 263 degrees, 45% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #492D76?
#492D76 is rgb(73, 45, 118) in RGB, hsl(263, 45%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(38%, 62%, 0%, 54%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #492D76?
White text on this background reaches 10.94:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.92:1.
What colors go well with #492D76?
Its direct complement is #5A762D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #766E2D and #35762D gives you contrast without the vibration.