Grayish Cyan

The color #496257 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 98, 87 and HSL values of 154°, 15%, 34%.

Color Values for #496257

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HEX:
#496257
RGB:
rgb(73,98,87) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(154,15%,34%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(26%, 0%, 11%, 62%) Copied!

Color Composition of #496257

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #496257. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 38.4%
Blue: 34.1%

Contrast Analysis for #496257

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 #496257

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #496257

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

Complementary Colors for #496257

The complementary color for #496257 is #644A55. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #496257

The analogous colors for #496257 are #4A644B and #4A6264. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #496257

The triadic colors for #496257 are #584A64 and #64584A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #496257

These are the darker variations of #496257. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A4E46 and #2C3B34. This progression shows how #496257 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #496257

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D8179 and #92A19A. This progression shows how #496257. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #496257

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #496257. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #496257

Companies and brands that incorporate #496257 in their visual identity.

#496257 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #496257. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #496257 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 73, 98, 87 and HSL values of 154°, 15%, 34%.

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