#493CDD Color Information

Hex color code: #493CDD

#493CDD is a calming blue color. In RGB it is (73, 60, 221), and in HSL it is (245°, 70%, 55%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameRoyal Blue
HEX
#493CDD
RGB
73, 60, 221
HSL
245°, 70%, 55%
CMYK
67%, 73%, 0%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #493CDD;
background-color: #493CDD;
border-color: #493CDD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #493CDD;
border: 2px solid #493CDD;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#493CDD]
text-[#493CDD]
border-[#493CDD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_493CDD]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #493CDD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #493CDD; 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 #493CDD; background-color: #493CDD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #493CDD20; border-left: 4px solid #493CDD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #493CDD; }

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Color Theory

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

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 60, 221

Red: 73 / Green: 60 / Blue: 221

HSL

245°, 70%, 55%

Hue: 245° / Saturation: 70% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

67%, 73%, 0%, 13%

Cyan: 67% / Magenta: 73% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 13%

What color is #493CDD?

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

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #493CDD to RGB:

rgb(73, 60, 221)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #493CDD to HSL:

hsl(245, 70%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #493CDD to CMYK:

cmyk(67%, 73%, 0%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A serene blue tone, #493CDD has RGB (73, 60, 221) and HSL (245°, 70%, 55%). 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 #493CDD is #CFDD3C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #3C7FDD.

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

Contrast with #493CDD

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.97:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #493CDD?

#493CDD is a serene blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #493CDD?

#493CDD in RGB is (73, 60, 221) - 73 red, 60 green, and 221 blue.

How to use #493CDD in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #493CDD?

#CFDD3C (complementary), #3C7FDD (analogous), and #2A1FAD (lighter shade) work well with #493CDD.