Twilight
Also known as: Beaded Blue, Baby Whale, Canyon Iris, Rich Violet
With its cool undertone, Twilight (#4E518B) comes across as steady and dependable. Designers reach for it in corporate branding and SaaS products. Its complement lands in brown territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 7.31:1.
Twilight color codes
- HEX
- #4E518B
- RGB
- rgb(78, 81, 139)
- RGBA
- rgba(78, 81, 139, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(237, 28%, 43%)
- HSV
- hsv(237, 44%, 55%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(44%, 42%, 0%, 45%)
- LAB
- lab(36.3 11.0 -33.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.0% 0.094 279.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkslateblue#483D8B · ΔE 6.8
- RAL 5000 — Violet blue#384C70 · ΔE 6.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Twilight works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Twilight
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Twilight by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 7.31:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.87:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Twilight background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Twilight
Twilight with its complement
Soft neighbors of Twilight
Twilight triad
Similar colors
- Dusk#4E5481 · ΔE 2.8
- Wizard#4D5B88 · ΔE 4.3
- Deep Indigo#4C567A · ΔE 5.0
- Sailor#445780 · ΔE 5.0
- Blueberry#464196 · ΔE 6.3
- Nautical#2E4A7D · ΔE 6.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Twilight is closest to Himalaya.
Twilight FAQs
What color is Twilight?
Twilight is a medium blue with the hex code #4E518B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 237°, 28% saturation, and 43% lightness.
What is the hex code for Twilight?
The hex code for Twilight is #4E518B. In RGB it's rgb(78, 81, 139), and in CMYK it's cmyk(44%, 42%, 0%, 45%).
What colors go well with Twilight?
Twilight pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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