#493BAF Hex Color
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#493baf is a dark, cool indigo with moderately strong saturation and a slightly muted finish. Its serious, mysterious depth suits night-sky themes, meditation branding, and moody creative work. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 8.3:1 contrast and supports WCAG AA body text. Pair it with deeper purple tones for a layered palette.
Questions about #493baf
What is #493baf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #493baf is rgb(73, 59, 175), in HSL hsl(247, 50%, 46%) and in CMYK 58%, 66%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #493baf?
#493baf pairs well with muted gold, soft cream, and charcoal, which balance its cool, saturated blue-violet character without competing with its depth across brand palettes, editorial layouts, and interface surfaces. Use cream for warmth, gold for small accents, and charcoal for quieter supporting elements.
Where does #493baf work best in a layout?
Use #493baf as a dominant background or large display color when you want a serious, nocturnal mood; its dense saturation can feel heavy across broad layouts, so balance it with pale neutrals. It also gives dark-mode panels and large type a strong visual anchor.
Is #493baf readable on white or black?
#493baf has a 8.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.