#4B0082
A dark, vivid purple closely aligning with Indigo.
About #4B0082
The hex code #4B0082 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Designers often compare it to the standard color Indigo. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(75, 0, 130).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 42% cyan, 100% magenta, 0% yellow, and 49% black. With a hue angle of 274.6 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#4B0082
RGB75, 0, 130
HSL274.6°, 100.0%, 25.5%
CMYK42%, 100%, 0%, 49%
HSV274.6°, 100.0%, 51.0%
LAB20.5, 51.7, -53.3
XYZ6.9, 3.1, 21.4
Decimal4915330
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
12.95:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.62:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
12.38:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.38:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #4B0082;
}
.text-color {
color: #4B0082;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #4B0082;
}