#493C61 Hex Code
Color Name: English Violet
What is hex #493C61 Color?
The color name of hex code #493C61 is English Violet. The RGB values are (73, 60, 97) which means it is composed of
32% red, 26% green and 42% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:25 M:38 Y:0 K:62. In the HSV/HSB scale, #493C61 has a hue of 261°, 38% saturation and a brightness value of 38%.
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 #493C61 Color Codes
| Color Name | English Violet |
| RGB Values | (73, 60, 97) |
| CMYK Values | (25%, 38%, 0%, 62%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (261°, 38%, 38%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333366 |
| Inverse Color | #B6C39E [Laurel Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5265 C |
| Closest RAL | 7024 [Graphite grey] |
| Complementary Color | #54613C [Dark Olive Green] |
| #493C61 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #4D4D4D |
| Desaturated | #4F4F4F |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #444444 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #414141 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #868686 |
Hex #493C61 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #493C61 is #54613C which is called Dark Olive Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #493C61 color is offered by #54613C. 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 #493C61 are #5C3C61 and #3C4261, called English Violet and American Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #493C61 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 #493C61 are #615C3C (Quincy) and #42613C (Gray-Asparagus). 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
#493C61 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #61493C (Rose Ebony) and #3C6149 (Gray-Asparagus) along with #493C61, 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 #493C61 has #61493C (Rose Ebony), #54613C (Dark Olive Green) and #3C5461 (Police Blue). 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 #493C61 contains #613C42 (Deep Tuscan Red), #54613C (Dark Olive Green) and #3C615C (Feldgrau). 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 #493C61 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #493C61 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 493C61 Color
Tints
6D6381- 807790
- 928AA0
- A49EB0
- B6B1C0
- C8C5D0
- DBD8DF
- EDECEF
Tones
- 544A67
- 5A506A
- 5F576D
- 655E71
- 6A6574
- 706C77
- 75727A
- 7B797D
Shades
- 3A304E
- 332A44
- 2C243A
- 251E31
- 1D1827
- 16121D
- 0F0C13
- 07060A
#493C61 Color Patterns
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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.
