Blue

The color #496BE4 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 107, 228 and HSL values of 227°, 74%, 59%.

Color Values for #496BE4

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HEX:
#496BE4
RGB:
rgb(73,107,228) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(227,74%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(68%, 53%, 0%, 11%) Copied!

Color Composition of #496BE4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #496BE4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 42%
Blue: 89.4%

Contrast Analysis for #496BE4

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 #496BE4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #496BE4

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

Complementary Colors for #496BE4

The complementary color for #496BE4 is #E4C249. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #496BE4

The analogous colors for #496BE4 are #49B8E4 and #7549E4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #496BE4

The triadic colors for #496BE4 are #E4496B and #6BE449. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #496BE4

These are the darker variations of #496BE4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A56B6 and #2C4089. This progression shows how #496BE4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #496BE4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D89E9 and #92A6EF. This progression shows how #496BE4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #496BE4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #496BE4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #496BE4

Companies and brands that incorporate #496BE4 in their visual identity.

#496BE4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #496BE4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #496BE4 is a blue with RGB values of 73, 107, 228 and HSL values of 227°, 74%, 59%.

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