#493366
A dark, moderate purple closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #493366
The hex code #493366 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 51, and 102.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 28% C, 50% M, 0% Y, and 60% K. With a hue angle of 265.9 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.