Pigment Indigo is a
cool dark color with the hex code #49008A.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
73, 0, 138 in digital design or CMYK 47%, 100%, 0%, 46% for print applications.
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Pigment Indigo
#49008A
Pigment Indigo color values
- HEX
- #49008A
- RGB
- 73, 0, 138
- HSL
- 272°, 100%, 27%
- CMYK
- 47, 100, 0, 46
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Pigment Indigo sits at 272° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Pigment Indigo is rendered as rgb(73, 0, 138), where the blue channel is highest at 138, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Pigment Indigo translates to a CMYK breakdown of 47C 100M 0Y 46K. With a moderate key (46%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Pigment Indigo
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #49008A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 73, 0, 138;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#49008A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 47%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 46%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(73, 0, 138)
rgba(73, 0, 138, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #49008A?
#49008A is Pigment Indigo, a cool dark color with RGB values of 73, 0, 138. It has a hue of 272°, 100%
saturation, and 27% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #49008A?
The RGB color code for #49008A is rgb(73, 0, 138). This means it contains 73 red,
0 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pigment Indigo a warm or cool color?
Pigment Indigo (#49008A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #49008A in CSS?
You can use #49008A in CSS with:
background-color: #49008A; or color: #49008A; or as an RGB value: rgb(73, 0, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 47%, 100%, 0%, 46%.