#493F98 Hex Color
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#493f98 is a deep, cool indigo with moderate saturation and a muted violet undertone. Its dark value gives designs a serious, mysterious feel, while the blue-violet cast suits meditation, luxury, and night-sky themes. Use it as a dominant background or strong contrast field; white text reaches about 8.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #493f98.
Questions about #493f98
What is #493f98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #493f98 is rgb(73, 63, 152), in HSL hsl(247, 41%, 42%) and in CMYK 52%, 59%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #493f98 in a design palette?
#493f98 pairs well with soft white, burgundy, muted blush, and pale blue-gray, which temper its cool depth without making the palette feel flat; use those lighter tones for surfaces or highlights, and reserve #493f98 for the dominant field or a strong supporting block.
Is #493f98 suitable for text and backgrounds?
#493f98 works well as a background for white text, delivering about an 8.6:1 contrast ratio, which exceeds the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text. It also suits dark interfaces and large headings where its depth can anchor brighter accents.
Is #493f98 readable on white or black?
#493f98 has a 8.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.