1. pink-magentas
2. neutral-muteds
3. Old Fashioned Purple

Color Old Fashioned Purple pink-magenta (#73486b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Old Fashioned Purple pink-magenta (#73486b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
pink-magentas

pink-magentas Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Old Fashioned Purple / #73486b

The HTML HEX code is #73486b. The corresponding color name is "Old Fashioned Purple". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 115%, Green (G): 72%, Blue (B): 107%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 37%, Yellow (Y):7%, Black (K): 55%. In the HSL color space, #73486b has a hue of 311°, saturation of 23%, and lightness of 37%. The HSV representation is 311° for hue, 37% for saturation, and 45% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 37, a* (green to red) = 24, and b* (blue to yellow) = -13. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 9, Z: 15. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3484, U (chrominance) = 0.0350, and V (chrominance) = 0.0900.

The decimal value of the color is 7555179. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #663366. Variations of the colour are #AB78A1 for a 20% lighter version and #352132 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #73486b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5691 Kelvin (5691K).

The approximate wavelength of #73486b is around 479.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Old Fashioned Purple (Hex: #73486b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Old Fashioned Purple (#73486b) resembles the deep hues of a dusky lavender field at twilight. This color evokes a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of vintage velvet curtains in a theater, or the faded petals of an antique rose. It exudes sophistication and elegance, much like the rich tones found in a glass of full-bodied red wine. This shade also echoes the muted shades of weathered plum wood, adding a touch of warmth and depth to any design.

Tints and Shades of #73486b HEX color (Old Fashioned Purple)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #73486b, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #DCD1DA
• #B9A4B5
• #967690
• #73486b
• #563650
• #3A2436
• #1D121B
• #000000

Tones of Old Fashioned Purple (#73486b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #73486b, #785e73 is the less saturated color, while #73486b is the most saturated one.

• #785e73
• #775971
• #76536f
• #744e6d
• #73486b
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #73486b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #73486b; }

.text {color:#73486b;}

.background {background-color:#73486b;}

.border {border:1px solid #73486b;}