Blue

The color #494897 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 72, 151 and HSL values of 241°, 35%, 44%.

Color Values for #494897

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HEX:
#494897
RGB:
rgb(73,72,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(241,35%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(52%, 52%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494897

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494897. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 28.2%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #494897

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 #494897

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494897

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

Complementary Colors for #494897

The complementary color for #494897 is #969749. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494897

The analogous colors for #494897 are #496F97 and #724997. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494897

The triadic colors for #494897 are #974A49 and #49974A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494897

These are the darker variations of #494897. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3A79 and #2C2B5B. This progression shows how #494897 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494897

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6DAC and #9291C1. This progression shows how #494897. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494897

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494897. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494897

Companies and brands that incorporate #494897 in their visual identity.

#494897 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494897. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494897 is a blue with RGB values of 73, 72, 151 and HSL values of 241°, 35%, 44%.

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