#491D9A
Purple
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About #491D9A Purple
#491D9A is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 29 green, and 154 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 261°, saturation of 68%, and lightness of 36%.
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 #491D9A in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
261°
Hue
68%
Saturation
36%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #491D9A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #491D9A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#491D9A on White
Contrast Ratio10.91:1
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Aa#491D9A on Black
Contrast Ratio1.93:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #491D9A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #491D9A |
| RGB | rgb(73, 29, 154) |
| HSL | hsl(261, 68%, 36%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 29, 154 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 11.4%, 60.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 53%, 81%, 0%, 40% |
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