#494EA1
Muted Blue
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About #494EA1 Muted Blue
#494EA1 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 78 green, and 161 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 237°, saturation of 38%, and lightness of 46%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #494EA1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
237°
Hue
38%
Saturation
46%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #494EA1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #494EA1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#494EA1 on White
Contrast Ratio7.27:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#494EA1 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.89:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #494EA1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #494EA1 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 78, 161) |
| HSL | hsl(237, 38%, 46%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 78, 161 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 30.6%, 63.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 55%, 52%, 0%, 37% |
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