Meteorite

Q: How do I use #491C7D in CSS?

You can use #491C7D in CSS with: background-color: #491C7D; or color: #491C7D; or as an RGB value: rgb(73, 28, 125). For print design, use CMYK: 42%, 78%, 0%, 51%.

#491C7D

Meteorite is a cool dark color with the hex code #491C7D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 73, 28, 125 in digital design or CMYK 42%, 78%, 0%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Meteorite color values

HEX: #491C7D
RGB: 73, 28, 125
HSL: 268°, 63%, 30%
CMYK: 42, 78, 0, 51

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Meteorite sits at 268° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 63% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Meteorite is rendered as rgb(73, 28, 125), where the blue channel is highest at 125, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Meteorite translates to a CMYK breakdown of 42C 78M 0Y 51K. A substantial black component (51%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Meteorite

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #491C7D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 73, 28, 125;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#491C7D',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 42%
M: 78%
Y: 0%
K: 51%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(73, 28, 125)
rgba(73, 28, 125, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

10 brand s with colors near 268° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #491C7D?

#491C7D is Meteorite, a cool dark color with RGB values of 73, 28, 125. It has a hue of 268°, 63% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #491C7D?

The RGB color code for #491C7D is rgb(73, 28, 125). This means it contains 73 red, 28 green, and 125 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Meteorite a warm or cool color?

Meteorite (#491C7D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #491C7D in CSS?

You can use #491C7D in CSS with: background-color: #491C7D; or color: #491C7D; or as an RGB value: rgb(73, 28, 125). For print design, use CMYK: 42%, 78%, 0%, 51%.