Cyan

The color #496F79 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 111, 121 and HSL values of 193°, 25%, 38%.

Color Values for #496F79

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HEX:
#496F79
RGB:
rgb(73,111,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(193,25%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(40%, 8%, 0%, 53%) Copied!

Color Composition of #496F79

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #496F79. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 43.5%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #496F79

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 #496F79

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #496F79

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

Complementary Colors for #496F79

The complementary color for #496F79 is #795349. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #496F79

The analogous colors for #496F79 are #49796B and #495679. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #496F79

The triadic colors for #496F79 are #79496F and #6F7949. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #496F79

These are the darker variations of #496F79. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A5961 and #2C4349. This progression shows how #496F79 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #496F79

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D8C94 and #92A9AF. This progression shows how #496F79. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #496F79

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #496F79. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #496F79

Companies and brands that incorporate #496F79 in their visual identity.

#496F79 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #496F79. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #496F79 is a cyan with RGB values of 73, 111, 121 and HSL values of 193°, 25%, 38%.

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