#4B3281 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(75, 50, 129)

HSL:hsl(259, 44%, 35%)

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HEX

#4B3281

RGB

75, 50, 129

HSL

259°, 44%, 35%

HSV

259°, 61%, 51%

CMYK

42%, 61%, 0%, 49%

Color Conversion

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HEX

#4B3281

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #4B3281 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#4B3281

10%#432D74

20%#3C2867

30%#34235A

40%#2D1E4D

50%#251940

60%#1E1433

70%#160F27

80%#0F0A1A

90%#07050D

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#4B3281

10%#593B98

20%#6745B0

30%#7858BE

40%#8C70C7

50%#9F88D1

60%#B2A0DA

70%#C5B7E3

80%#D9CFEC

90%#ECE7F6

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #4B3281.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #4B3281 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#4B3281

Contrast ratio2.07:1

WCAG levelFail

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#4B3281

Contrast ratio10.13:1

WCAG levelAAA

Recommended text preview

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#4B3281

Contrast ratio10.13:1

WCAG levelAAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

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Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #4B3281 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #4B3281 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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