#494F9C
Muted Blue
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About #494F9C Muted Blue
#494F9C is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 79 green, and 156 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 236°, saturation of 36%, and lightness of 45%.
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 #494F9C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
236°
Hue
36%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #494F9C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #494F9C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#494F9C on White
Contrast Ratio7.29:1
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Aa#494F9C on Black
Contrast Ratio2.88:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #494F9C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #494F9C |
| RGB | rgb(73, 79, 156) |
| HSL | hsl(236, 36%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 79, 156 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 31.0%, 61.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 53%, 49%, 0%, 39% |
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