Blue

The color #494691 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 70, 145 and HSL values of 242°, 35%, 42%.

Color Values for #494691

Below are the different color format representations for #494691. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#494691
RGB:
rgb(73,70,145) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(242,35%,42%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(50%, 52%, 0%, 43%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494691

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494691. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 27.5%
Blue: 56.9%

Contrast Analysis for #494691

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 #494691

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494691

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

Complementary Colors for #494691

The complementary color for #494691 is #8E9146. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494691

The analogous colors for #494691 are #466991 and #6E4691. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494691

The triadic colors for #494691 are #914846 and #469148. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494691

These are the darker variations of #494691. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3874 and #2C2A57. This progression shows how #494691 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494691

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6BA7 and #9290BD. This progression shows how #494691. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494691

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494691. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494691

Companies and brands that incorporate #494691 in their visual identity.

#494691 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494691. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494691 is a blue with RGB values of 73, 70, 145 and HSL values of 242°, 35%, 42%.

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