#494966

A dark, muted blue closely aligning with Dimgray.

About #494966

The hex code #494966 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Dimgray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 73, and 102.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 28% Cyan, 28% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 60% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#494966
RGB73, 73, 102
HSL240.0°, 16.6%, 34.3%
CMYK28%, 28%, 0%, 60%
HSV240.0°, 28.4%, 40.0%
LAB32.1, 7.3, -16.9
XYZ7.5, 7.1, 13.6
Decimal4802918

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.65:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.43:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.27:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.06:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #494966; }
.text-color { color: #494966; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #494966; }

Similar Colors

Dimgray
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