#49496F Color Information

Hex color code: #49496F

#49496F is a delicate blue color. In RGB it is (73, 73, 111), and in HSL it is (240°, 21%, 36%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#49496F

RGB

73, 73, 111

HSL

240°, 21%, 36%

CMYK

34%, 34%, 0%, 56%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #49496F;
background-color: #49496F;
border-color: #49496F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #49496F;
border: 2px solid #49496F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#49496F]
text-[#49496F]
border-[#49496F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_49496F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #49496F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #49496F; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #49496F; 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 #49496F; background-color: #49496F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49496F20; border-left: 4px solid #49496F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #49496F; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #49496F in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 73, 111

Red: 73 / Green: 73 / Blue: 111

HSL

240°, 21%, 36%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 21% / Lightness: 36%

CMYK

34%, 34%, 0%, 56%

Cyan: 34% / Magenta: 34% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 56%

What color is #49496F?

#49496F is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6F6F49

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #49496F to RGB:

rgb(73, 73, 111)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #49496F to HSL:

hsl(240, 21%, 36%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #49496F to CMYK:

cmyk(34%, 34%, 0%, 56%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#49496F is a gentle blue color with RGB values of 73, 73, 111 and HSL of 240°, 21%, 36%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #49496F is #6F6F49, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #495C6F.

Use #49496F in CSS: color: #49496F or background-color: #49496F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #49496F

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.47:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49496F?

#49496F is a gentle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #49496F?

#49496F in RGB is (73, 73, 111) - 73 red, 73 green, and 111 blue.

How to use #49496F in CSS?

Use #49496F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #49496F?

#6F6F49 (complementary), #495C6F (analogous), and #2A2A41 (lighter shade) work well with #49496F.