1. purples
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Indigo

Color Indigo purple (#4b0082):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Indigo purple (#4b0082):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
purples

purples Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Indigo / #4b0082

The HTML HEX code is #4b0082. The corresponding color name is "Indigo". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 75%, Green (G): 0%, Blue (B): 130%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 42%, Magenta (M): 100%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 49%. In the HSL color space, #4b0082 has a hue of 275°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 25%. The HSV representation is 275° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 51% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 20, a* (green to red) = 52, and b* (blue to yellow) = -53. The XYZ representation is X: 7, Y: 3, Z: 21. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1461, U (chrominance) = 0.1790, and V (chrominance) = 0.1299.

The decimal value of the color is 4915330. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #330099. Variations of the colour are #8600E6 for a 20% lighter version and #0F001A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #4b0082, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1620 Kelvin (1620K).

The approximate wavelength of #4b0082 is around 446.67nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Indigo (Hex: #4b0082): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Indigo, with its hex color code #4b0082, is reminiscent of the deep, velvety petals of midnight irises, the enchantment of a twilight sky, or the regal allure of a peacocks plumage. This rich hue exudes a sense of mystery and elegance. Indigo resonates with the soothing rhythm of waves crashing against the shoreline, cascading waterfalls nestled amidst lush forests, or the vibrant hues of exotic birds fluttering through verdant rainforests. It captivates the beholder, drawing them into a world where natures beauty reigns supreme.

Tints and Shades of #4b0082 HEX color (Indigo)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #4b0082, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #D2BFE0
• #A580C1
• #7840A1
• #4b0082
• #380062
• #260041
• #130021
• #000000

Tones of Indigo (#4b0082 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #4b0082, #603381 is the less saturated color, while #4b0082 is the most saturated one.

• #603381
• #5b2681
• #561a82
• #500d82
• #4b0082
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #4b0082;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #4b0082; }

.text {color:#4b0082;}

.background {background-color:#4b0082;}

.border {border:1px solid #4b0082;}