Blue

The color #494997 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 73, 151 and HSL values of 240°, 35%, 44%.

Color Values for #494997

Below are the different color format representations for #494997. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#494997
RGB:
rgb(73,73,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,35%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(52%, 52%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494997

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494997. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #494997

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 #494997

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494997

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

Complementary Colors for #494997

The complementary color for #494997 is #979749. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494997

The analogous colors for #494997 are #497097 and #704997. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494997

The triadic colors for #494997 are #974949 and #499749. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494997

These are the darker variations of #494997. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3A79 and #2C2C5B. This progression shows how #494997 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494997

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6DAC and #9292C1. This progression shows how #494997. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494997

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494997. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494997

Companies and brands that incorporate #494997 in their visual identity.

#494997 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494997. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494997 is a blue with RGB values of 73, 73, 151 and HSL values of 240°, 35%, 44%.

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