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Color · Neutral color

Indigo

Intense blue-violet charged with meditative and mystical depth.

Color conversions

Meaning & usage

Indigo is one of the seven colors of the visible spectrum, historically derived from a tropical plant. Color of meditation, faded jeans and the third eye chakra, it crosses spirituality and daily life with the same intensity.

Synonyms & nuances

indigobleu indigoindigoindigo blue

Shades (darker)

Tints (lighter)

Tones (desaturated)

Design system scale (50→950)

Harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :52 (Rough)
#4B0082
DMC 550
Violet Vy Dk
ΔE 52

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