#495F99
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #495F99
Visually, #495F99 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 153.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 52% Cyan, 38% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 40% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#495F99
RGB73, 95, 153
HSL223.5°, 35.4%, 44.3%
CMYK52%, 38%, 0%, 40%
HSV223.5°, 52.3%, 60.0%
LAB41.1, 8.9, -34.3
XYZ12.6, 11.9, 31.8
Decimal4808601
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.21:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.38:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.94:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.87:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #495F99;
}
.text-color {
color: #495F99;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #495F99;
}