Twilight
Also known as: Beaded Blue , Baby Whale , Canyon Iris , Rich Violet
Part of the blue family, Twilight pairs a medium base with a steady and dependable presence. It belongs 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Twilight
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 7.31:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.87:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Twilight background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Twilight
Twilight with its complement
Soft neighbors of Twilight
Twilight triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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