Grayish Purple

The color #493C48 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 60, 72 and HSL values of 305°, 10%, 26%.

Color Values for #493C48

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HEX:
#493C48
RGB:
rgb(73,60,72) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(305,10%,26%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 18%, 1%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #493C48

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #493C48. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 23.5%
Blue: 28.2%

Contrast Analysis for #493C48

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 #493C48

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #493C48

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

Complementary Colors for #493C48

The complementary color for #493C48 is #3C493D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #493C48

The analogous colors for #493C48 are #433C49 and #493C41. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #493C48

The triadic colors for #493C48 are #48493C and #3C4849. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #493C48

These are the darker variations of #493C48. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A303A and #2C242B. This progression shows how #493C48 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #493C48

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D636D and #928A91. This progression shows how #493C48. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #493C48

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #493C48. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #493C48

Companies and brands that incorporate #493C48 in their visual identity.

#493C48 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #493C48. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #493C48 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 73, 60, 72 and HSL values of 305°, 10%, 26%.

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