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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#493C5D — Graphite
#493C5D is a dark desaturated purple sitting at 264° 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 #493C5D
- f7f6f9
- dfd9e7
- c6bcd4
- aea0c2
- 9583b0
- 7d679e
- 665382
- 4f4165
- 392f49
- 231c2c
- 0c0a10
Color schemes using #493C5D
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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#493C5D FAQ
What color is #493C5D?
#493C5D is a shade of graphite in the purple family. It has a hue of 264 degrees, 22% saturation and 30% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #493C5D?
#493C5D is rgb(73, 60, 93) in RGB, hsl(264, 22%, 30%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 35%, 0%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #493C5D?
White text on this background reaches 10.06:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.09:1.
What colors go well with #493C5D?
Its direct complement is #505D3C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5D5A3C and #3F5D3C gives you contrast without the vibration.