#493BA6 Color Information

Hex color code: #493BA6

#493BA6 is a soft blue color. In RGB it is (73, 59, 166), and in HSL it is (248°, 48%, 44%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#493BA6

RGB

73, 59, 166

HSL

248°, 48%, 44%

CMYK

56%, 64%, 0%, 35%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #493BA6;
background-color: #493BA6;
border-color: #493BA6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #493BA6;
border: 2px solid #493BA6;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#493BA6]
text-[#493BA6]
border-[#493BA6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_493BA6]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #493BA6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #493BA6; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #493BA6; 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 #493BA6; background-color: #493BA615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #493BA620; border-left: 4px solid #493BA6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #493BA6; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #493BA6 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 59, 166

Red: 73 / Green: 59 / Blue: 166

HSL

248°, 48%, 44%

Hue: 248° / Saturation: 48% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

56%, 64%, 0%, 35%

Cyan: 56% / Magenta: 64% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 35%

What color is #493BA6?

#493BA6 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

98A63A

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #493BA6 to RGB:

rgb(73, 59, 166)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #493BA6 to HSL:

hsl(248, 48%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #493BA6 to CMYK:

cmyk(56%, 64%, 0%, 35%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#493BA6 is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 73, 59, 166 and HSL of 248°, 48%, 44%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #493BA6 is #98A63A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #3A62A6.

Use #493BA6 in CSS: color: #493BA6 or background-color: #493BA6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #493BA6

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.46:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #493BA6?

#493BA6 is a subtle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #493BA6?

#493BA6 in RGB is (73, 59, 166) - 73 red, 59 green, and 166 blue.

How to use #493BA6 in CSS?

Use #493BA6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #493BA6?

#98A63A (complementary), #3A62A6 (analogous), and #30266D (lighter shade) work well with #493BA6.