#496974
Muted Blue
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About #496974 Muted Blue
#496974 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 105 green, and 116 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 195°, 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 #496974 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
195°
Hue
23%
Saturation
37%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #496974 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #496974 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#496974 on White
Contrast Ratio5.91:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#496974 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.56:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #496974 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #496974 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 105, 116) |
| HSL | hsl(195, 23%, 37%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 105, 116 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 41.2%, 45.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 37%, 9%, 0%, 55% |
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