#491D59
Dark Purple
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About #491D59 Dark Purple
#491D59 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 29 green, and 89 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 284°, saturation of 51%, and lightness of 23%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #491D59 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
284°
Hue
51%
Saturation
23%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #491D59 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #491D59 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#491D59 on White
Contrast Ratio13.1:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#491D59 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.6:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #491D59 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #491D59 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 29, 89) |
| HSL | hsl(284, 51%, 23%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 29, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 11.4%, 34.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 18%, 67%, 0%, 65% |
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