#493989
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #493989 Purple
#493989 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 57 green, and 137 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 252°, saturation of 41%, and lightness of 38%.
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 #493989 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
252°
Hue
41%
Saturation
38%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #493989 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #493989 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#493989 on White
Contrast Ratio9.42:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#493989 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.23:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #493989 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #493989 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 57, 137) |
| HSL | hsl(252, 41%, 38%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 57, 137 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 22.4%, 53.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 47%, 58%, 0%, 46% |
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