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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E0253 — Indigo
#4E0253 is a dark saturated purple sitting at 296° 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 #4E0253
- fef0ff
- fac2fd
- f595fc
- f167fb
- ed39fa
- e90bf9
- c205d0
- 9804a2
- 6d0374
- 420247
- 170119
Color schemes using #4E0253
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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#4E0253 FAQ
What color is #4E0253?
#4E0253 is a shade of indigo in the purple family. It has a hue of 296 degrees, 95% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4E0253?
#4E0253 is rgb(78, 2, 83) in RGB, hsl(296, 95%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 98%, 0%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E0253?
White text on this background reaches 14.41:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.46:1.
What colors go well with #4E0253?
Its direct complement is #085502. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #315502 and #025526 gives you contrast without the vibration.