Information about #493147 color

#493147 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #493147 belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(73, 49, 71) — 28.6% red, 19.2% green, 27.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 9 / 1 / 71. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #493147 reads as a softly toned electric magenta and leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Loulou (#4C3347). Its next-closest registered neighbors are RockrJen (#4C313E) and Jagger (#3F2E4C).

The recipe behind #493147 is rgb(73, 49, 71), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #493147: 11.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.8:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #493147 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#493147 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#493147 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #493147

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

RockrJen color link
RockrJen

#4C313E

Jagger color link
Jagger

#3F2E4C

Broadway color link
Broadway

#553146

Light Year color link
Light Year

#463C42

Bossanova color link
Bossanova

#4C3D4E

Martinique color link
Martinique

#3C3748

Ship Grey color link
Ship Grey

#3E3A44

Grape Royale color link
Grape Royale

#4F2D54

Barossa color link
Barossa

#452E39

Urban Legend color link
Urban Legend

#42333A

#493147 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#493147
  • RGB73, 49, 71
  • CMYK0, 9, 1, 71
  • CSSrgb(73, 49, 71)
  • HSL305°, 20%, 24%
  • HSL Precise305°, 19.672%, 23.922%
  • HSV305°, 33%, 29%
  • HSB305°, 33%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.192, 0.278)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.192, 0.278, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.192, 0.278)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID493147
  • DECIMAL ID4796743
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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