#496692
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #496692
Visually, #496692 is defined as a moderate blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 73 parts red, 102 parts green, and 146 parts blue light.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 50% C, 30% M, 0% Y, and 43% K. With a hue angle of 216.2 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#496692
RGB73, 102, 146
HSL216.2°, 33.3%, 42.9%
CMYK50%, 30%, 0%, 43%
HSV216.2°, 50.0%, 57.3%
LAB42.8, 2.3, -27.4
XYZ12.7, 13.0, 29.0
Decimal4810386
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.84:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.60:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.58:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.06:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #496692;
}
.text-color {
color: #496692;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #496692;
}