#493B78
Muted Purple
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About #493B78 Muted Purple
#493B78 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 59 green, and 120 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 254°, saturation of 34%, and lightness of 35%.
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 #493B78 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
254°
Hue
34%
Saturation
35%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #493B78 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #493B78 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#493B78 on White
Contrast Ratio9.63:1
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Aa#493B78 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.18:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #493B78 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #493B78 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 59, 120) |
| HSL | hsl(254, 34%, 35%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 59, 120 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 23.1%, 47.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 39%, 51%, 0%, 53% |
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