#493C4F Hex Code
Color Name: Purple Taupe
What is hex #493C4F Color?
The color name of hex code #493C4F is Purple Taupe. The RGB values are (73, 60, 79) which means it is composed of
34% red, 28% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:24 Y:0 K:69. In the HSV/HSB scale, #493C4F has a hue of 281°, 24% saturation and a brightness value of 31%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #493C4F Color Codes
| Color Name | Purple Taupe |
| RGB Values | (73, 60, 79) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 24%, 0%, 69%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (281°, 24%, 31%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333366 |
| Inverse Color | #B6C3B0 [Ash Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7448 C |
| Closest RAL | 7024 [Graphite grey] |
| Complementary Color | #424F3C [Rifle Green] |
| #493C4F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #474747 |
| Desaturated | #464646 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #424242 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #404040 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #858585 |
Hex #493C4F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #493C4F is #424F3C which is called Rifle Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #493C4F color is offered by #424F3C. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #493C4F are #4F3C4C and #403C4F, called Purple Taupe and Arsenic, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #493C4F with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #493C4F are #4C4F3C (Olive Drab Camouflage) and #3C4F40 (Rifle Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#493C4F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #4F493C (Olive Drab Camouflage) and #3C4F49 (Outer Space) along with #493C4F, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #493C4F has #4F493C (Olive Drab Camouflage), #424F3C (Rifle Green) and #3C424F (Arsenic). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #493C4F contains #4F403C (Dark Puce), #424F3C (Rifle Green) and #3C4C4F (Outer Space). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #493C4F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #493C4F rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 493C4F Color
Tints
6D6372- 807784
- 928A95
- A49EA7
- B6B1B9
- C8C5CA
- DBD8DC
- EDECED
Tones
- 544A59
- 5A505E
- 5F5763
- 655E68
- 6A656C
- 706C71
- 757276
- 7B797B
Shades
- 3A303F
- 332A37
- 2C242F
- 251E28
- 1D1820
- 161218
- 0F0C10
- 070608
#493C4F Color Patterns
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#493C4F Gingham Checks
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#493C4F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#493C4F Polka Dots Pattern
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#493C4F Honeycomb Pattern
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#493C4F Leaves Pattern
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#493C4F Houndstooth Pattern
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#493C4F Trellis Pattern
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#493C4F Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
