#494257
A dark, muted purple closely aligning with Dimgray.
About #494257
The hex code #494257 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Designers often compare it to the standard color Dimgray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 66, and 87.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 16% C, 24% M, 0% Y, and 66% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#494257
RGB73, 66, 87
HSL260.0°, 13.7%, 30.0%
CMYK16%, 24%, 0%, 66%
HSV260.0°, 24.1%, 34.1%
LAB29.4, 7.8, -11.4
XYZ6.4, 6.0, 9.8
Decimal4801111
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
9.54:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.20:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.12:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.87:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #494257;
}
.text-color {
color: #494257;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #494257;
}