#496966
Muted Cyan
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About #496966 Muted Cyan
#496966 is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 105 green, and 102 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 174°, saturation of 18%, and lightness of 35%.
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 #496966 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
174°
Hue
18%
Saturation
35%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #496966 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #496966 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#496966 on White
Contrast Ratio6.01:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#496966 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.5:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #496966 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #496966 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 105, 102) |
| HSL | hsl(174, 18%, 35%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 105, 102 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 41.2%, 40.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 30%, 0%, 3%, 59% |
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