Cyan

The color #496F74 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 111, 116 and HSL values of 187°, 23%, 37%.

Color Values for #496F74

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HEX:
#496F74
RGB:
rgb(73,111,116)
HSL:
hsl(187,23%,37%)
CMYK:
cmyk(37%, 4%, 0%, 55%)

Color Composition of #496F74

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #496F74. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 43.5%
Blue: 45.5%

Contrast Analysis for #496F74

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 #496F74

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #496F74

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

Complementary Colors for #496F74

The complementary color for #496F74 is #744E49. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #496F74

The analogous colors for #496F74 are #497463 and #495974. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #496F74

The triadic colors for #496F74 are #74496F and #6F7449. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #496F74

These are the darker variations of #496F74. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A595D and #2C4346. This progression shows how #496F74 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #496F74

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D8C90 and #92A9AC. This progression shows how #496F74. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #496F74

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #496F74. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #496F74

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#496F74 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #496F74. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #496F74 is a cyan with RGB values of 73, 111, 116 and HSL values of 187°, 23%, 37%.

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