Indigo — #4B0082 HEX Color

#4B0082rgb(75, 0, 130)

About Indigo

Indigo (#4B0082) is a warm, dark, vivid purple tone with a hue of 275°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 25%. It works well for creative and premium brands and conveys a creative feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 12.95:1, while on black it reaches 1.62:1 — so prefer white text when using #4B0082 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#4B0082

RGBrgb(75, 0, 130)

HSLhsl(275°, 100%, 25%)

CMYKcmyk(42%, 100%, 0%, 49%)

CIELABLab(20.5, 51.7, -53.3)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

12.95:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

1.62:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #4B0082 as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #4B0082;

color: #4B0082;

border: 2px solid #4B0082;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4B0082, #378200);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #4b0082;
  --color-primary-rgb: 75, 0, 130;
  --color-primary-hsl: 275, 100%, 25%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #4B0082?

Color #4B0082 is commonly known as Indigo. It is a warm, dark, vivid purple tone.

Is #4B0082 a warm or cool color?

Indigo (#4B0082) is a warm color. With a hue of 275°, it falls in the purple family.

What colors go well with #4B0082?

Colors that pair well with Indigo (#4B0082) include its complementary color (#378200), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous purple tones for harmonious palettes.