#492E8A Color Information

Hex color code: #492E8A

The hex color #492E8A is a tranquil purple with RGB values of (73, 46, 138) and HSL of (258°, 50%, 36%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#492E8A

RGB

73, 46, 138

HSL

258°, 50%, 36%

CMYK

47%, 67%, 0%, 46%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #492E8A;
background-color: #492E8A;
border-color: #492E8A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #492E8A;
border: 2px solid #492E8A;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#492E8A]
text-[#492E8A]
border-[#492E8A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_492E8A]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #492E8A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #492E8A; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #492E8A; 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 #492E8A; background-color: #492E8A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #492E8A20; border-left: 4px solid #492E8A; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #492E8A; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #492E8A in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 46, 138

Red: 73 / Green: 46 / Blue: 138

HSL

258°, 50%, 36%

Hue: 258° / Saturation: 50% / Lightness: 36%

CMYK

47%, 67%, 0%, 46%

Cyan: 47% / Magenta: 67% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 46%

What color is #492E8A?

#492E8A is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6E8A2E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #492E8A to RGB:

rgb(73, 46, 138)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #492E8A to HSL:

hsl(258, 50%, 36%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #492E8A to CMYK:

cmyk(47%, 67%, 0%, 46%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A tranquil purple tone, #492E8A has RGB (73, 46, 138) and HSL (258°, 50%, 36%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #492E8A is #6E8A2E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #2E408A.

Use #492E8A in CSS: color: #492E8A or background-color: #492E8A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #492E8A

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.04:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #492E8A?

#492E8A is a tranquil purple color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #492E8A?

#492E8A in RGB is (73, 46, 138) - 73 red, 46 green, and 138 blue.

How to use #492E8A in CSS?

Use #492E8A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #492E8A?

#6E8A2E (complementary), #2E408A (analogous), and #2B1B50 (lighter shade) work well with #492E8A.