Blue

The color #494593 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 69, 147 and HSL values of 243°, 36%, 42%.

Color Values for #494593

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HEX:
#494593
RGB:
rgb(73,69,147) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(243,36%,42%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(50%, 53%, 0%, 42%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494593

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494593. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 27.1%
Blue: 57.6%

Contrast Analysis for #494593

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #494593

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494593

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #494593

The complementary color for #494593 is #8E9245. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494593

The analogous colors for #494593 are #456792 and #6F4592. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494593

The triadic colors for #494593 are #924845 and #459248. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494593

These are the darker variations of #494593. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3776 and #2C2958. This progression shows how #494593 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494593

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6AA9 and #928FBE. This progression shows how #494593. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494593

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494593. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494593

Companies and brands that incorporate #494593 in their visual identity.

#494593 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494593. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494593 is a blue with RGB values of 73, 69, 147 and HSL values of 243°, 36%, 42%.

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