Dark Purple

The color #490B5A is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 11, 90 and HSL values of 287°, 78%, 20%.

Color Values for #490B5A

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HEX:
#490B5A
RGB:
rgb(73,11,90) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(287,78%,20%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(19%, 88%, 0%, 65%) Copied!

Color Composition of #490B5A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #490B5A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 4.3%
Blue: 35.3%

Contrast Analysis for #490B5A

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #490B5A

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #490B5A

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #490B5A

The complementary color for #490B5A is #1C5B0B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #490B5A

The analogous colors for #490B5A are #220B5B and #5B0B44. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #490B5A

The triadic colors for #490B5A are #5B4A0B and #0B5B4A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #490B5A

These are the darker variations of #490B5A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A0948 and #2C0736. This progression shows how #490B5A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #490B5A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D3C7B and #926D9C. This progression shows how #490B5A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #490B5A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #490B5A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #490B5A in their visual identity.

#490B5A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #490B5A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #490B5A is a dark purple with RGB values of 73, 11, 90 and HSL values of 287°, 78%, 20%.

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