Indigo Color – #4b0082: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Indigo color hex code is #4b0082, and it is composed of 29% red, 0% green and 51% blue.
Indigo is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 12.95:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Indigo color (#4b0082) against light backgrounds.

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Indigo Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Indigo, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #4b0082 |
| RGB | rgb(75,0,130) |
| HSL | hsl(275,100%,25.5%) |
| CMYK | 42, 100, 0, 49 |
| HSV | 275, 100, 51 |
| RGB % | 29, 0, 51 |
| XYZ | 6.9, 3.1, 21.4 |
| LAB | 20.4, 51.5, -53.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Purple |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 12.95 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.62 (fails WCAG AA) |
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