#495F8A
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #495F8A
Visually, #495F8A is defined as a moderate blue. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 95, and 138.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 47% C, 31% M, 0% Y, and 46% K. With a hue angle of 219.7 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#495F8A
RGB73, 95, 138
HSL219.7°, 30.8%, 41.4%
CMYK47%, 31%, 0%, 46%
HSV219.7°, 47.1%, 54.1%
LAB40.3, 4.1, -26.4
XYZ11.4, 11.4, 25.6
Decimal4808586
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.29:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.11:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.79:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #495F8A;
}
.text-color {
color: #495F8A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #495F8A;
}