#494162 Color Information

Hex color code: #494162

The hex color #494162 is a subtle purple with RGB values of (73, 65, 98) and HSL of (255°, 20%, 32%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494162

RGB

73, 65, 98

HSL

255°, 20%, 32%

CMYK

26%, 34%, 0%, 62%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494162;
background-color: #494162;
border-color: #494162;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494162;
border: 2px solid #494162;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494162]
text-[#494162]
border-[#494162]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494162]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494162, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494162; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494162; 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 #494162; background-color: #49416215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49416220; border-left: 4px solid #494162; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494162; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494162 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 65, 98

Red: 73 / Green: 65 / Blue: 98

HSL

255°, 20%, 32%

Hue: 255° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 32%

CMYK

26%, 34%, 0%, 62%

Cyan: 26% / Magenta: 34% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 62%

What color is #494162?

#494162 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5A6241

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494162 to RGB:

rgb(73, 65, 98)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494162 to HSL:

hsl(255, 20%, 32%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494162 to CMYK:

cmyk(26%, 34%, 0%, 62%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel purple tone, #494162 has RGB (73, 65, 98) and HSL (255°, 20%, 32%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494162 is #5A6241, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #414962.

Use #494162 in CSS: color: #494162 or background-color: #494162. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494162

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.22:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494162?

#494162 is a pastel purple color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #494162?

#494162 in RGB is (73, 65, 98) - 73 red, 65 green, and 98 blue.

How to use #494162 in CSS?

Use #494162 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494162?

#5A6241 (complementary), #414962 (analogous), and #272334 (lighter shade) work well with #494162.