#493ACC
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Mediumslateblue.
About #493ACC
The hex code #493ACC represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 58, and 204.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 64% Cyan, 72% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 20% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.