Information about #49385C color

#49385C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #49385C belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 56, 92) (28.6% red, 22% green, 36.1% blue), or CMYK 7 / 14 / 0 / 64 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#49385C presents itself as a gently muted violet — one that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Zodiac (#413A5D). Slightly further away sit Dark Grayish Indigo (#484259) and Dark Grayish Violet (#4E4259).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(73, 56, 92)), which gives #49385C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #49385C: 10.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.0:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #49385C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#49385C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#49385C 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.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

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.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #49385C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Zodiac color link
Zodiac

#413A5D

Dotcom color link
Dotcom

#41415D

Scarlet Gum color link
Scarlet Gum

#4A2D57

Adventure color link
Adventure

#414062

Voodoo color link
Voodoo

#533455

Jacarta color link
Jacarta

#3D325D

HEX color link
HEX

#484558

Meteorite color link
Meteorite

#4A3B6A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#49385C
  • RGB73, 56, 92
  • CMYK7, 14, 0, 64
  • CSSrgb(73, 56, 92)
  • HSL268°, 24%, 29%
  • HSL Precise268.333°, 24.324%, 29.02%
  • HSV268°, 39%, 36%
  • HSB268°, 39%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.220, 0.361)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.220, 0.361, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.220, 0.361)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.1%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID49385C
  • DECIMAL ID4798556
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01