#496D7C

A dark, muted blue closely aligning with Slategray.

About #496D7C

The hex code #496D7C represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Slategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 109, 124).

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 41% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow, and 51% black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.

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#496D7C
RGB73, 109, 124
HSL197.6°, 25.9%, 38.6%
CMYK41%, 12%, 0%, 51%
HSV197.6°, 41.1%, 48.6%
LAB44.0, -8.6, -12.4
XYZ11.9, 13.8, 21.1
Decimal4812156

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.58:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.76:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.34:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.20:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #496D7C; }
.text-color { color: #496D7C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #496D7C; }

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