Information about #493366 color
Basic facts about this digital color
#493366 presents itself as a moderately toned blue-purple violet — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dancing Queen (#4A2D68). Its next-closest registered neighbors are As You Like It Liz (#482E6A) and Hallmark Purple (#452C63).
Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(73, 51, 102)), which gives #493366 its character. If you plan to put text on a #493366 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:60), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #493366 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.
#493366 color variations
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#493366 color tints
Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
#493366 color shades
Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#493366 color tones
Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
#493366 color hues
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#493366 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.
Split complementary
Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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.
Triadic
Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
Tetradic
Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
Square
Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.
Alternatives to #493366 color
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Nearest named colors to #493366
The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.
#4A2D68
#482E6A
#452C63
#4A3B6A
#3E3267
#4C3371
#413A5D
#3D325D
#4F276D
#414062
#4A2D57
#593163
#493366 color backgrounds & wallpapers
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Conversions between color systems and etc.
- HEX#493366
- RGB73, 51, 102
- CMYK11, 20, 0, 60
- CSSrgb(73, 51, 102)
- HSL266°, 33%, 30%
- HSL Precise265.882°, 33.333%, 30%
- HSV266°, 50%, 40%
- HSB266°, 50%, 40%
- Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
- Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.200
- Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.400
- GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.200, 0.400)
- GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.200, 0.400, 1.000)
- HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.200, 0.400)
- Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
- Percentage of Green in RGB20%
- Percentage of Blue in RGB40%
- Color FamilyViolet
- Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
- Lightness FamilyNeutral
- HEX ID493366
- DECIMAL ID4797286
- Name LengthThis color has no name
- Seen by search & AI crawlers20 times
- Counting from2025-01-01
