#496DAF
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #496DAF
Visually, #496DAF is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 109, 175).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 58% cyan, 38% magenta, 0% yellow, and 31% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#496DAF
RGB73, 109, 175
HSL218.8°, 41.1%, 48.6%
CMYK58%, 38%, 0%, 31%
HSV218.8°, 58.3%, 68.6%
LAB46.2, 7.5, -39.1
XYZ16.0, 15.4, 42.7
Decimal4812207
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.13:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.09:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.91:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.48:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #496DAF;
}
.text-color {
color: #496DAF;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #496DAF;
}