#494D88
Muted Blue
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About #494D88 Muted Blue
#494D88 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 77 green, and 136 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 236°, saturation of 30%, and lightness of 41%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
236°
Hue
30%
Saturation
41%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #494D88 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #494D88 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#494D88 on White
Contrast Ratio7.78:1
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Aa#494D88 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.7:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #494D88 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #494D88 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 77, 136) |
| HSL | hsl(236, 30%, 41%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 77, 136 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 30.2%, 53.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 46%, 43%, 0%, 47% |
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