#493371 Color Information

Hex color code: #493371

The hex color #493371 is a pastel purple with RGB values of (73, 51, 113) and HSL of (261°, 38%, 32%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#493371

RGB

73, 51, 113

HSL

261°, 38%, 32%

CMYK

35%, 55%, 0%, 56%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #493371;
background-color: #493371;
border-color: #493371;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #493371;
border: 2px solid #493371;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#493371]
text-[#493371]
border-[#493371]
shadow-[0_0_10px_493371]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #493371, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #493371; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #493371; 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 #493371; background-color: #49337115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49337120; border-left: 4px solid #493371; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #493371; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #493371 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 51, 113

Red: 73 / Green: 51 / Blue: 113

HSL

261°, 38%, 32%

Hue: 261° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 32%

CMYK

35%, 55%, 0%, 56%

Cyan: 35% / Magenta: 55% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 56%

What color is #493371?

#493371 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5B7133

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #493371 to RGB:

rgb(73, 51, 113)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #493371 to HSL:

hsl(261, 38%, 32%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #493371 to CMYK:

cmyk(35%, 55%, 0%, 56%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft purple tone, #493371 has RGB (73, 51, 113) and HSL (261°, 38%, 32%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #493371 is #5B7133, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #333C71.

Use #493371 in CSS: color: #493371 or background-color: #493371. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #493371

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.00:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #493371?

#493371 is a soft purple color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #493371?

#493371 in RGB is (73, 51, 113) - 73 red, 51 green, and 113 blue.

How to use #493371 in CSS?

Use #493371 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #493371?

#5B7133 (complementary), #333C71 (analogous), and #261B3C (lighter shade) work well with #493371.