#494292
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #494292
The precise color #494292 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslateblue. Its digital footprint relies on 73 parts red, 66 parts green, and 146 parts blue light.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 50% C, 55% M, 0% Y, and 43% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#494292
RGB73, 66, 146
HSL245.2°, 37.7%, 41.6%
CMYK50%, 55%, 0%, 43%
HSV245.2°, 54.8%, 57.3%
LAB32.7, 25.3, -43.4
XYZ9.9, 7.4, 28.1
Decimal4801170
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.48:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.48:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.10:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.11:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #494292;
}
.text-color {
color: #494292;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #494292;
}