Cyan

The color #496D7B is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 109, 123 and HSL values of 197°, 26%, 38%.

Color Values for #496D7B

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HEX:
#496D7B
RGB:
rgb(73,109,123) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(197,26%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(41%, 11%, 0%, 52%) Copied!

Color Composition of #496D7B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #496D7B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 42.7%
Blue: 48.2%

Contrast Analysis for #496D7B

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 #496D7B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #496D7B

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

Complementary Colors for #496D7B

The complementary color for #496D7B is #7A5648. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #496D7B

The analogous colors for #496D7B are #487A6F and #48537A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #496D7B

The triadic colors for #496D7B are #7A486C and #6C7A48. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #496D7B

These are the darker variations of #496D7B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A5762 and #2C414A. This progression shows how #496D7B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #496D7B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D8A95 and #92A7B0. This progression shows how #496D7B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #496D7B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #496D7B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#496D7B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #496D7B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #496D7B is a cyan with RGB values of 73, 109, 123 and HSL values of 197°, 26%, 38%.

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