#496792 Color Meaning and Information

#496792 Color Information

#496792 RGB value is (73, 103, 146). The hex color red value is 73, green is 103, and blue is 146. Its HSL format shows a hue of 215°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 50 percent, 29 percent, 0 percent, 43 percent.

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#496792 Color Meaning

Color #496792 signifies horizon melancholy, attainable depth, and serene separation. #496792 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 #496792 evokes longing, calm reflection, and a sense of beauty that is observed but not immediately touched. #496792 culturally references landscape painting, nautical themes, and the color of faded denim. Spiritually, #496792 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 #496792 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

#496792

RGB

rgb(73, 103, 146)

HSL

hsl(215°, 33%, 43%)

CMYK

cmyk(50%, 29%, 0%, 43%)

HSV

hsv(215°, 50%, 57%)

XYZ

12.7862 13.1923 29.0666

Yxy

13.1923 0.2323 0.2397

Hunter Lab

36.3212 0.0835 -1.5740

CIE-Lab

43.0516 1.6627 -26.9649

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red73 / 255 (29%)

29%

Green103 / 255 (40%)

40%

Blue146 / 255 (57%)

57%

CMYK Values

Cyan50 / 100 (50%)

50%

Magenta29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)43 / 100 (43%)

43%

Color Variations

#496792 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

#496792 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 #496792 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:#496792

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.77:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.77:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.77:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #496792 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

#496792

protanopia

#565688

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #496792;

Text Color

color: #496792;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #496792;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #49679240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #496792;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #496792 0%, #2c3e57 100%);

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