#46238E Hex Code
Color Name: KSU Purple
What is hex #46238E Color?
The color name of hex code #46238E is KSU Purple. The RGB values are (70, 35, 142) which means it is composed of
28% red, 14% green and 57% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:51 M:75 Y:0 K:44. In the HSV/HSB scale, #46238E has a hue of 260°, 75% saturation and a brightness value of 56%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #46238E Color Codes
| Color Name | KSU Purple |
| RGB Values | (70, 35, 142) |
| CMYK Values | (51%, 75%, 0%, 44%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (260°, 75%, 56%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333399 |
| Inverse Color | #B9DC71 [Yellow-Green (Crayola)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 268 C |
| Closest RAL | 5002 [Ultramarine blue] |
| Complementary Color | #6B8E23 [Olive Drab (#3)] |
| #46238E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #525252 |
| Desaturated | #595959 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #393939 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #323232 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #767676 |
Hex #46238E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #46238E is #6B8E23 which is called Olive Drab (#3). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #46238E color is offered by #6B8E23. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #46238E are #7C238E and #23358E, called Maximum Purple and Dark Cornflower Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #46238E with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #46238E are #8E7C23 (Bistre Brown) and #368E23 (Slimy Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#46238E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8E4623 (Russet) and #238E46 (Sea Green) along with #46238E, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #46238E has #8E4623 (Russet), #6B8E23 (Olive Drab (#3)) and #236B8E (Lapis Lazuli). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #46238E contains #8E2336 (Red-Violet (Color Wheel)), #6B8E23 (Olive Drab (#3)) and #238E7C (Illuminating Emerald). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #46238E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #46238E rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 46238E Color
Tints
6B4FA5- 7E65B0
- 907BBB
- A391C7
- B5A7D2
- C8BDDD
- DAD3E8
- EDE9F4
Tones
- 52368B
- 573F8A
- 5D4888
- 635287
- 695B86
- 6F6484
- 746D83
- 7A7781
Shades
- 381C72
- 311963
- 2A1555
- 231247
- 1C0E39
- 150B2B
- 0E071C
- 07040E
#46238E Color Patterns
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
