Grayish Purple

The color #493A51 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 58, 81 and HSL values of 279°, 17%, 27%.

Color Values for #493A51

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HEX:
#493A51
RGB:
rgb(73,58,81) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(279,17%,27%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 28%, 0%, 68%) Copied!

Color Composition of #493A51

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #493A51. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 22.7%
Blue: 31.8%

Contrast Analysis for #493A51

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 #493A51

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #493A51

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

Complementary Colors for #493A51

The complementary color for #493A51 is #415139. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #493A51

The analogous colors for #493A51 are #3D3951 and #51394D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #493A51

The triadic colors for #493A51 are #514839 and #395148. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #493A51

These are the darker variations of #493A51. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A2E41 and #2C2331. This progression shows how #493A51 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #493A51

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6174 and #928997. This progression shows how #493A51. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #493A51

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #493A51. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #493A51

Companies and brands that incorporate #493A51 in their visual identity.

#493A51 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #493A51. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #493A51 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 73, 58, 81 and HSL values of 279°, 17%, 27%.

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