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Indigo

Hex Code #49036D

Color Analysis Summary

Color #49036D, historically referred to as Indigo, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 29% red, 1% green, and 43% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 73, Green: 3, and Blue: 109. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #49036D. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 280°, a saturation of 95%, and a lightness index of 22%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 43%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #49036D into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)73, 3, 109
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)280°, 95%, 22%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)280°, 97%, 43%
CSS Valuergb(73, 3, 109)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background13.84:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background1.52:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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