#493EDE Hex Color
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Reach for this indigo when a call to action or highlight needs real punch. #493ede is saturated and beaming, with a cool blue-violet glow that reads boldest as an accent or against dark backgrounds. White text sits comfortably on top at roughly 6.9:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code #493ede flatters warm amber accents. Browse other shades of blue for close cousins.
Questions about #493ede
What is #493ede in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #493ede is rgb(73, 62, 222), in HSL hsl(244, 71%, 56%) and in CMYK 67%, 72%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #493ede?
Is #493ede readable on white or black?
#493ede has a 6.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.02:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.