#496781 Color Meaning and Information

#496781 Color Information

#496781 RGB value is (73, 103, 129). The hex color red value is 73, green is 103, and blue is 129. Its HSL format shows a hue of 208°, saturation of 28 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 43 percent, 20 percent, 0 percent, 49 percent.

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#496781 Color Meaning

Color #496781 signifies horizon melancholy, attainable depth, and serene separation. #496781 muted, greyish-blue is the color of faraway mountains, the sea on a cloudy day, and the sky just before a storm clears. Psychologically, color #496781 evokes longing, calm reflection, and a sense of beauty that is observed but not immediately touched. #496781 culturally references landscape painting, nautical themes, and the color of faded denim. Spiritually, #496781 color represents aspiration viewed from afar, the peace of emotional distance, and a depth that invites contemplation rather than immersion, embodying a serene and slightly melancholic allure.

Color Conversion

Convert #496781 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

#496781

RGB

rgb(73, 103, 129)

HSL

hsl(208°, 28%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(43%, 20%, 0%, 49%)

HSV

hsv(208°, 43%, 51%)

XYZ

11.5603 12.7019 22.6113

Yxy

12.7019 0.2466 0.2710

Hunter Lab

35.6397 -0.1698 -0.9225

CIE-Lab

42.3107 -3.6078 -17.9008

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red73 / 255 (29%)

29%

Green103 / 255 (40%)

40%

Blue129 / 255 (51%)

51%

CMYK Values

Cyan43 / 100 (43%)

43%

Magenta20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)49 / 100 (49%)

49%

Color Variations

#496781 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

#496781 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 #496781 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#496781

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.93:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.93:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.93:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #496781 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

#496781

protanopia

#56567b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #496781;

Text Color

color: #496781;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #496781;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #49678140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #496781;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #496781 0%, #2c3f4f 100%);

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Find out the colors closely related to #496781 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.