#493AB6

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Slateblue.

About #493AB6

The hex code #493AB6 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Slateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 58, and 182.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 60% cyan, 68% magenta, 0% yellow, and 29% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#493AB6
RGB73, 58, 182
HSL247.3°, 51.7%, 47.1%
CMYK60%, 68%, 0%, 29%
HSV247.3°, 68.1%, 71.4%
LAB33.6, 41.8, -63.6
XYZ12.7, 7.8, 45.1
Decimal4799158

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.19:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.56:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.83:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.18:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #493AB6; }
.text-color { color: #493AB6; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #493AB6; }

Similar Colors

Slateblue
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