#493370 Color Information

Hex color code: #493370

The hex color #493370 is a delicate purple with RGB values of (73, 51, 112) and HSL of (262°, 37%, 32%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#493370

RGB

73, 51, 112

HSL

262°, 37%, 32%

CMYK

35%, 54%, 0%, 56%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #493370;
background-color: #493370;
border-color: #493370;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #493370;
border: 2px solid #493370;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#493370]
text-[#493370]
border-[#493370]
shadow-[0_0_10px_493370]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #493370, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #493370; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #493370; 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 #493370; background-color: #49337015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49337020; border-left: 4px solid #493370; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #493370; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #493370 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 51, 112

Red: 73 / Green: 51 / Blue: 112

HSL

262°, 37%, 32%

Hue: 262° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 32%

CMYK

35%, 54%, 0%, 56%

Cyan: 35% / Magenta: 54% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 56%

What color is #493370?

#493370 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5A7033

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #493370 to RGB:

rgb(73, 51, 112)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #493370 to HSL:

hsl(262, 37%, 32%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #493370 to CMYK:

cmyk(35%, 54%, 0%, 56%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel purple tone, #493370 has RGB (73, 51, 112) and HSL (262°, 37%, 32%). 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 #493370 is #5A7033, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #333B70.

Use #493370 in CSS: color: #493370 or background-color: #493370. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #493370

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.99:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #493370?

#493370 is a pastel purple color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #493370?

#493370 in RGB is (73, 51, 112) - 73 red, 51 green, and 112 blue.

How to use #493370 in CSS?

Use #493370 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #493370?

#5A7033 (complementary), #333B70 (analogous), and #271B3B (lighter shade) work well with #493370.