#493597
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #493597 Purple
#493597 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 53 green, and 151 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 252°, saturation of 48%, and lightness of 40%.
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 #493597 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
252°
Hue
48%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #493597 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #493597 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#493597 on White
Contrast Ratio9.38:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#493597 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.24:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #493597 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #493597 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 53, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(252, 48%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 53, 151 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 20.8%, 59.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 52%, 65%, 0%, 41% |
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