#494C74
Muted Blue
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About #494C74 Muted Blue
#494C74 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 76 green, and 116 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 236°, saturation of 23%, and lightness of 37%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #494C74 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
236°
Hue
23%
Saturation
37%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #494C74 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #494C74 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#494C74 on White
Contrast Ratio8.17:1
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Aa#494C74 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.57:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #494C74 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #494C74 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 76, 116) |
| HSL | hsl(236, 23%, 37%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 76, 116 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 29.8%, 45.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 37%, 34%, 0%, 55% |
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