#490E5D Hex Color
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Dark and richly saturated, #490e5d is a cool purplish violet with blue undertones and a serious, mysterious mood. It suits luxury branding, spiritual themes, gaming interfaces, and moody illustrations. Use it as a dominant background with warm ivory or muted gold accents. White text remains highly readable, with about a 14:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #490e5d.
Questions about #490e5d
What is #490e5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #490e5d is rgb(73, 14, 93), in HSL hsl(285, 74%, 21%) and in CMYK 22%, 85%, 0%, 64%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #490e5d?
#490e5d pairs well with warm ivory, muted gold, soft beige, and pale lavender because these lighter companions balance its cool blue-violet undertones while preserving the shade's rich, dramatic depth in branding, interfaces, and editorial layouts.
Is #490e5d readable on white or black?
#490e5d has a 13.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.