#491D87
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #491D87 Purple
#491D87 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 29 green, and 135 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 265°, saturation of 65%, and lightness of 32%.
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 #491D87 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
265°
Hue
65%
Saturation
32%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #491D87 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #491D87 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#491D87 on White
Contrast Ratio11.61:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#491D87 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.81:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #491D87 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #491D87 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 29, 135) |
| HSL | hsl(265, 65%, 32%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 29, 135 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 11.4%, 52.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 46%, 79%, 0%, 47% |
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