#494999
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #494999
The hex code #494999 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 73, 153).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 52% cyan and 52% magenta inks. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
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#494999
RGB73, 73, 153
HSL240.0°, 35.4%, 44.3%
CMYK52%, 52%, 0%, 40%
HSV240.0°, 52.3%, 60.0%
LAB35.0, 23.1, -44.0
XYZ10.9, 8.5, 31.2
Decimal4802969
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.79:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.70:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.44:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.29:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #494999;
}
.text-color {
color: #494999;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #494999;
}