Blue

The color #494BA6 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 75, 166 and HSL values of 239°, 39%, 47%.

Color Values for #494BA6

Below are the different color format representations for #494BA6. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#494BA6
RGB:
rgb(73,75,166) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(239,39%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(56%, 55%, 0%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494BA6

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494BA6. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 29.4%
Blue: 65.1%

Contrast Analysis for #494BA6

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 #494BA6

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494BA6

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

Complementary Colors for #494BA6

The complementary color for #494BA6 is #A7A549. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494BA6

The analogous colors for #494BA6 are #4979A7 and #7649A7. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494BA6

The triadic colors for #494BA6 are #A7494B and #4BA749. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494BA6

These are the darker variations of #494BA6. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3C85 and #2C2D64. This progression shows how #494BA6 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494BA6

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6FB8 and #9293CA. This progression shows how #494BA6. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494BA6

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494BA6. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494BA6

Companies and brands that incorporate #494BA6 in their visual identity.

#494BA6 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494BA6. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494BA6 is a blue with RGB values of 73, 75, 166 and HSL values of 239°, 39%, 47%.

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