#496D75
A dark, muted cyan closely aligning with Slategray.
About #496D75
The precise color #496D75 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Slategray. In the RGB color space, it consists of 73 red, 109 green, and 117 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 38% C, 7% M, 0% Y, and 54% K. With a hue angle of 190.9 degrees, it sits comfortably in the cyan spectrum.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#496D75
RGB73, 109, 117
HSL190.9°, 23.2%, 37.3%
CMYK38%, 7%, 0%, 54%
HSV190.9°, 37.6%, 45.9%
LAB43.7, -10.6, -8.5
XYZ11.4, 13.6, 18.9
Decimal4812149
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.63:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.73:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.38:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.17:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #496D75;
}
.text-color {
color: #496D75;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #496D75;
}