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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#49336B — Graphite
#49336B is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 264° 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 #49336B
- f7f5fa
- ded5eb
- c5b5dc
- ac96cc
- 9276bd
- 7956ae
- 634590
- 4d3670
- 372751
- 221831
- 0c0811
Color schemes using #49336B
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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#49336B FAQ
What color is #49336B?
#49336B is a shade of graphite in the purple family. It has a hue of 264 degrees, 35% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #49336B?
#49336B is rgb(73, 51, 107) in RGB, hsl(264, 35%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 52%, 0%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #49336B?
White text on this background reaches 10.66:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.97:1.
What colors go well with #49336B?
Its direct complement is #556B33. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6B6533 and #396B33 gives you contrast without the vibration.