#493B72
Muted Purple
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About #493B72 Muted Purple
#493B72 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 59 green, and 114 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 255°, saturation of 32%, and lightness of 34%.
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 #493B72 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
255°
Hue
32%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #493B72 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #493B72 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#493B72 on White
Contrast Ratio9.76:1
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Aa#493B72 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.15:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #493B72 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #493B72 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 59, 114) |
| HSL | hsl(255, 32%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 59, 114 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 23.1%, 44.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 36%, 48%, 0%, 55% |
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