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#4E427B — Eggplant
#4E427B 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 #4E427B
- f6f5fa
- dbd7e9
- bfb8d9
- a49ac8
- 887bb8
- 6d5da8
- 584b8b
- 453a6c
- 322a4e
- 1e192f
- 0b0911
Color schemes using #4E427B
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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#4E427B FAQ
What color is #4E427B?
#4E427B is a shade of eggplant in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 30% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E427B?
#4E427B is rgb(78, 66, 123) in RGB, hsl(253, 30%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(37%, 46%, 0%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E427B?
White text on this background reaches 8.79:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.39:1.
What colors go well with #4E427B?
Its direct complement is #6E7B42. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7B6B42 and #527B42 gives you contrast without the vibration.