#4942BD
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Slateblue.
About #4942BD
At its core, #4942BD is a medium and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Slateblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 73 red, 66 green, and 189 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 61% C, 65% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. With a hue angle of 243.4 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#4942BD
RGB73, 66, 189
HSL243.4°, 48.2%, 50.0%
CMYK61%, 65%, 0%, 26%
HSV243.4°, 65.1%, 74.1%
LAB36.0, 39.3, -63.8
XYZ13.9, 9.0, 49.1
Decimal4801213
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.51:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.80:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.17:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.38:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #4942BD;
}
.text-color {
color: #4942BD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #4942BD;
}