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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#493A69 — Graphite
#493A69 is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 259° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #493A69
- f7f5fa
- ddd7e9
- c3b9d8
- a99ac8
- 8f7cb7
- 755ea6
- 5f4c8a
- 4a3b6b
- 352a4d
- 201a2f
- 0b0910
Color schemes using #493A69
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#493A69 FAQ
What color is #493A69?
#493A69 is a shade of graphite in the purple family. It has a hue of 259 degrees, 29% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #493A69?
#493A69 is rgb(73, 58, 105) in RGB, hsl(259, 29%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 45%, 0%, 59%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #493A69?
White text on this background reaches 10.04:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.09:1.
What colors go well with #493A69?
Its direct complement is #5A693A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #69613A and #43693A gives you contrast without the vibration.