#493DB3 Color Information

Hex color code: #493DB3

A delicate blue shade, #493DB3 appears as (73, 61, 179) in RGB and (246°, 49%, 47%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#493DB3

RGB

73, 61, 179

HSL

246°, 49%, 47%

CMYK

59%, 66%, 0%, 30%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #493DB3;
background-color: #493DB3;
border-color: #493DB3;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #493DB3;
border: 2px solid #493DB3;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#493DB3]
text-[#493DB3]
border-[#493DB3]
shadow-[0_0_10px_493DB3]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #493DB3, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #493DB3; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #493DB3; 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 #493DB3; background-color: #493DB315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #493DB320; border-left: 4px solid #493DB3; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #493DB3; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #493DB3 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 61, 179

Red: 73 / Green: 61 / Blue: 179

HSL

246°, 49%, 47%

Hue: 246° / Saturation: 49% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

59%, 66%, 0%, 30%

Cyan: 59% / Magenta: 66% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 30%

What color is #493DB3?

#493DB3 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A7B33D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #493DB3 to RGB:

rgb(73, 61, 179)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #493DB3 to HSL:

hsl(246, 49%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #493DB3 to CMYK:

cmyk(59%, 66%, 0%, 30%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle blue tone, #493DB3 has RGB (73, 61, 179) and HSL (246°, 49%, 47%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #493DB3 is #A7B33D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #3D6CB3.

Use #493DB3 in CSS: color: #493DB3 or background-color: #493DB3. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #493DB3

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.60:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #493DB3?

#493DB3 is a gentle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #493DB3?

#493DB3 in RGB is (73, 61, 179) - 73 red, 61 green, and 179 blue.

How to use #493DB3 in CSS?

Use #493DB3 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #493DB3?

#A7B33D (complementary), #3D6CB3 (analogous), and #322A7A (lighter shade) work well with #493DB3.