Explore properties, harmonies, and accessibility data for the color #4B0082. This dark shade of Purpleis widely used in modern design.
"Indigo (#4B0082) – deep rich blue-purple. Spiritual, creative & mysterious depth."
Color #4B0082 is mathematically represented by 75 red, 0 green, and 130 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 275 degrees, 100% saturation, and 25% lightness.This color is officially recognized as "Indigo" and is one of the standard CSS named colors supported across all modern web browsers.
Depending on the vibrant 275 hue, this color belongs to the Purple spectrum.This balanced tone provides a stable foundation for UI elements, backgrounds, and professional branding materials where subtlety is valued.
When using #4B0082 in your projects, consider the accessibility of text to ensure your content is readable by everyone. The contrast ratio against white is 12.95:1, which is rated AAA (Enhanced). Against black, the ratio is 1.62:1, rated Fail.
Pro Tip: For optimal user experience, always ensure your primary text color has at least a 4.5:1 contrast ratio against the background color.