Cyan

The color #496C74 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 108, 116 and HSL values of 191°, 23%, 37%.

Color Values for #496C74

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HEX:
#496C74
RGB:
rgb(73,108,116) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(191,23%,37%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(37%, 7%, 0%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #496C74

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #496C74. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 42.4%
Blue: 45.5%

Contrast Analysis for #496C74

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 #496C74

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #496C74

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

Complementary Colors for #496C74

The complementary color for #496C74 is #745149. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #496C74

The analogous colors for #496C74 are #497466 and #495674. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #496C74

The triadic colors for #496C74 are #74496C and #6C7449. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #496C74

These are the darker variations of #496C74. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A565D and #2C4146. This progression shows how #496C74 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #496C74

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D8990 and #92A7AC. This progression shows how #496C74. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #496C74

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #496C74. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #496C74

Companies and brands that incorporate #496C74 in their visual identity.

#496C74 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #496C74. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #496C74 is a cyan with RGB values of 73, 108, 116 and HSL values of 191°, 23%, 37%.

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