#491D50

A dark, moderate magenta closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #491D50

The hex code #491D50 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 29, 80).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 9% cyan, 64% magenta, 0% yellow, and 69% black. The HSL representation is 291.8° hue, 46.8% saturation, and 21.4% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#491D50
RGB73, 29, 80
HSL291.8°, 46.8%, 21.4%
CMYK9%, 64%, 0%, 69%
HSV291.8°, 63.8%, 31.4%
LAB19.5, 29.5, -22.2
XYZ4.6, 2.9, 7.9
Decimal4791632

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

13.33:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.57:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
12.74:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.34:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #491D50; }
.text-color { color: #491D50; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #491D50; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
#483D8B