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Indigo

Hex Code #460A8A

Color Analysis Summary

Color #460A8A, 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 27% red, 4% green, and 54% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 70, Green: 10, and Blue: 138. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #460A8A. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 268°, a saturation of 86%, and a lightness index of 29%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 54%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #460A8A 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)70, 10, 138
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)268°, 86%, 29%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)268°, 93%, 54%
CSS Valuergb(70, 10, 138)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background12.57:1
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 Background1.67:1
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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