Grayish Purple

The color #493E4A is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 62, 74 and HSL values of 295°, 9%, 27%.

Color Values for #493E4A

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HEX:
#493E4A
RGB:
rgb(73,62,74) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(295,9%,27%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 16%, 0%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #493E4A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #493E4A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 24.3%
Blue: 29%

Contrast Analysis for #493E4A

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 #493E4A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #493E4A

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

Complementary Colors for #493E4A

The complementary color for #493E4A is #404B3F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #493E4A

The analogous colors for #493E4A are #443F4B and #4B3F46. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #493E4A

The triadic colors for #493E4A are #4B4A3F and #3F4B4A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #493E4A

These are the darker variations of #493E4A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A323B and #2C252C. This progression shows how #493E4A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #493E4A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D656E and #928B92. This progression shows how #493E4A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #493E4A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #493E4A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#493E4A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #493E4A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #493E4A is a grayish purple with RGB values of 73, 62, 74 and HSL values of 295°, 9%, 27%.

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