No image schema for dynamic color

#49677B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #49677B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#49677B Color Information

#49677B RGB value is (73, 103, 123). The hex color red value is 73, green is 103, and blue is 123. Its HSL format shows a hue of 204°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of38 percent. The CMYK process values are 41 percent, 16 percent, 0 percent, 52percent.

#49677B
rgb(73, 103, 123)
ColorMean
Share

#49677B Color Meaning

Color #49677B embodies muted intellect, stormy depth, and artistic melancholy. #49677B dark, desaturated blue-grey is named after the watercolorist William Payne, evoking twilight skies, deep water, and shadowed stone. Psychologically, color #49677B is cool, contemplative, and slightly somber, promoting analytical thought, emotional restraint, and a nuanced, poetic perspective. #49677B adds depth and shadow to a composition, providing a sophisticated, understated alternative to black. #49677B color feels both intelligent and moody. Culturally, color #49677B is rooted in the history of painting, used to create atmospheric depth and tonal harmony. #49677B symbolizes artistic seriousness, understated elegance, and a romantic, thoughtful worldview. In modern design, color #49677B conveys professionalism, reliability, and a quiet, confident authority, often used in typography, suits, and tech products where a sense of refined, cerebral strength is desired. #49677B is the color of a well-argued thesis or a stormy seascape.

Color Conversion

Convert #49677B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#49677B
RGB
rgb(73, 103, 123)
HSL
hsl(204°, 26%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(41%, 16%, 0%, 52%)
HSV
hsv(204°, 41%, 48%)
XYZ
11.1731 12.5470 20.5718
Yxy
12.5470 0.2523 0.2833
Hunter Lab
35.4217 -0.2478 -0.7215
CIE-Lab
42.0726 -5.3798 -14.6375

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red73 / 255 (29%)
29%
Green103 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue123 / 255 (48%)
48%

CMYK Values

Cyan41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Magenta16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)52 / 100 (52%)
52%

Color Variations

#49677B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#49677B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #49677B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#49677B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #49677B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#49677B

protanopia

#565676

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #49677B;

Text Color

color: #49677B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #49677B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #49677B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #49677B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #49677B 0%, #2b3e4a 100%);

#49677B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #49677B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.