#496D88
Muted Blue
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About #496D88 Muted Blue
#496D88 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 109 green, and 136 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 206°, 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
Use #496D88 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
206°
Hue
30%
Saturation
41%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #496D88 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #496D88 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#496D88 on White
Contrast Ratio5.49:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#496D88 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.83:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #496D88 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #496D88 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 109, 136) |
| HSL | hsl(206, 30%, 41%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 109, 136 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 42.7%, 53.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 46%, 20%, 0%, 47% |
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