#496699

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #496699

The hex code #496699 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 102, 153).

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 52% cyan, 33% magenta, 0% yellow, and 40% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#496699
RGB73, 102, 153
HSL218.2°, 35.4%, 44.3%
CMYK52%, 33%, 0%, 40%
HSV218.2°, 52.3%, 60.0%
LAB43.1, 4.5, -31.1
XYZ13.2, 13.2, 32.0
Decimal4810393

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.76:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.64:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.51:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.10:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #496699; }
.text-color { color: #496699; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #496699; }

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