#493C77 Color Information

Hex color code: #493C77

#493C77 is a delicate blue color. In RGB it is (73, 60, 119), and in HSL it is (253°, 33%, 35%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#493C77

RGB

73, 60, 119

HSL

253°, 33%, 35%

CMYK

39%, 50%, 0%, 53%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #493C77;
background-color: #493C77;
border-color: #493C77;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #493C77;
border: 2px solid #493C77;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#493C77]
text-[#493C77]
border-[#493C77]
shadow-[0_0_10px_493C77]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #493C77, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #493C77; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #493C77; 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 #493C77; background-color: #493C7715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #493C7720; border-left: 4px solid #493C77; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #493C77; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #493C77 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 60, 119

Red: 73 / Green: 60 / Blue: 119

HSL

253°, 33%, 35%

Hue: 253° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 35%

CMYK

39%, 50%, 0%, 53%

Cyan: 39% / Magenta: 50% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 53%

What color is #493C77?

#493C77 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6A773C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #493C77 to RGB:

rgb(73, 60, 119)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #493C77 to HSL:

hsl(253, 33%, 35%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #493C77 to CMYK:

cmyk(39%, 50%, 0%, 53%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#493C77 is a soft blue color with RGB values of 73, 60, 119 and HSL of 253°, 33%, 35%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #493C77 is #6A773C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #3C4C77.

Use #493C77 in CSS: color: #493C77 or background-color: #493C77. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #493C77

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.20:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #493C77?

#493C77 is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #493C77?

#493C77 in RGB is (73, 60, 119) - 73 red, 60 green, and 119 blue.

How to use #493C77 in CSS?

Use #493C77 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #493C77?

#6A773C (complementary), #3C4C77 (analogous), and #292244 (lighter shade) work well with #493C77.