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#4B0082

Indigo Color — #4B0082

Complete color reference for #4B0082: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#4B0082
RGBrgb(75, 0, 130)
HSLhsl(275, 100%, 25%)
HSVhsv(275, 100%, 51%)
CMYKC:42% M:100% Y:0% K:49%
CSS Colorindigo
Decimal4915330
Luminance0.0311

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#4B0082 on White
Ratio: 12.95:1 — AAA
#4B0082 on Black
Ratio: 1.62:1 — Fail
White on #4B0082
Ratio: 12.95:1 — AAA
Black on #4B0082
Ratio: 1.62:1 — Fail

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F6F2F9
100#E4D9EC
200#C9B3DA
300#AE8CC7
400#8A59AE
500#4B0082
600#3C0068
700#2D004E
800#1E0034
900#130021

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #4B0082?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(75, 0, 130). The red channel is 75, green is 0, and blue is 130 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #4B0082?

The HSL value is hsl(275, 100%, 25%). Hue is 275°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 25%.

Does #4B0082 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #4B0082 achieves a 12.95:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 1.62:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #4B0082?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #4B0082 is #358000.