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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E389F — Grape
#4E389F is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 253° 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 #4E389F
- f5f4fb
- d7d1ef
- baaee3
- 9c8cd6
- 7e69ca
- 6046be
- 4e379e
- 3d2b7b
- 2b1f58
- 1a1336
- 090713
Color schemes using #4E389F
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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#4E389F FAQ
What color is #4E389F?
#4E389F is a shade of grape in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 48% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E389F?
#4E389F is rgb(78, 56, 159) in RGB, hsl(253, 48%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(51%, 65%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E389F?
White text on this background reaches 8.79:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.39:1.
What colors go well with #4E389F?
Its direct complement is #889F38. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9F8138 and #559F38 gives you contrast without the vibration.