Blue

The color #496BC1 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 107, 193 and HSL values of 223°, 49%, 52%.

Color Values for #496BC1

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HEX:
#496BC1
RGB:
rgb(73,107,193) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(223,49%,52%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(62%, 45%, 0%, 24%) Copied!

Color Composition of #496BC1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #496BC1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 42%
Blue: 75.7%

Contrast Analysis for #496BC1

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 #496BC1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #496BC1

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

Complementary Colors for #496BC1

The complementary color for #496BC1 is #C19F49. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #496BC1

The analogous colors for #496BC1 are #49A7C1 and #6349C1. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #496BC1

The triadic colors for #496BC1 are #C1496B and #6BC149. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #496BC1

These are the darker variations of #496BC1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A569A and #2C4074. This progression shows how #496BC1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #496BC1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D89CD and #92A6DA. This progression shows how #496BC1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #496BC1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #496BC1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #496BC1

Companies and brands that incorporate #496BC1 in their visual identity.

#496BC1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #496BC1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #496BC1 is a blue with RGB values of 73, 107, 193 and HSL values of 223°, 49%, 52%.

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