#490977 Color Information

Hex color code: #490977

#490977 is a striking purple color. In RGB it is (73, 9, 119), and in HSL it is (275°, 86%, 25%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameIndigo

HEX

#490977

RGB

73, 9, 119

HSL

275°, 86%, 25%

CMYK

39%, 92%, 0%, 53%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #490977;
background-color: #490977;
border-color: #490977;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #490977;
border: 2px solid #490977;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#490977]
text-[#490977]
border-[#490977]
shadow-[0_0_10px_490977]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #490977, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #490977; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #490977; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #490977; background-color: #49097715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49097720; border-left: 4px solid #490977; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #490977; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #490977 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 9, 119

Red: 73 / Green: 9 / Blue: 119

HSL

275°, 86%, 25%

Hue: 275° / Saturation: 86% / Lightness: 25%

CMYK

39%, 92%, 0%, 53%

Cyan: 39% / Magenta: 92% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 53%

What color is #490977?

#490977 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

377709

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #490977 to RGB:

rgb(73, 9, 119)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #490977 to HSL:

hsl(275, 86%, 25%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #490977 to CMYK:

cmyk(39%, 92%, 0%, 53%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold purple tone, #490977 has RGB (73, 9, 119) and HSL (275°, 86%, 25%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #490977 is #377709, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #120977.

Use #490977 in CSS: color: #490977 or background-color: #490977. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #490977

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 1.59:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #490977?

#490977 is a bold purple color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #490977?

#490977 in RGB is (73, 9, 119) - 73 red, 9 green, and 119 blue.

How to use #490977 in CSS?

Use #490977 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #490977?

#377709 (complementary), #120977 (analogous), and #1D042F (lighter shade) work well with #490977.