#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
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;
}