Color swatch image showing #496797 with RGB(73,103,151) values
Color swatch image showing #496797 with RGB(73,103,151) values

#496797 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #496797 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#496797 Color Information

#496797 RGB value is (73, 103, 151). The hex color red value is 73, green is 103, and blue is 151. Its HSL format shows a hue of 217°, saturation of 35 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 52 percent, 32 percent, 0 percent, 41 percent.

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#496797 Color Meaning

Color #496797 denotes regal serenity, dignified authority, and expansive calm. #496797 medium, slightly greyish azure evokes a clear midday sky over a cold sea, suggesting sovereignty that is wise, protective, and commandingly tranquil. Psychologically, color #496797 is cooling and confidently stabilizing, promoting clear judgment, loyal leadership, and a sense of benevolent, structured order. #496797 combines the trust of blue with a subtle, majestic gravity, making #496797 feel both approachable and respectfully distant. #496797 color is rulership viewed through a lens of calm intelligence. Culturally, color #496797 is linked to heraldry, naval command, and institutional branding where trust, stability, and traditional authority are paramount. Symbolically, #496797 represents the rule of law, the vast and orderly domain, and a protector's watchful, calm gaze. Therefore, color #496797 acts as a visual standard for a certain kind of reliable, noble power, one that governs with a steady hand and a cool, composed mind.

Color Conversion

Convert #496797 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
#496797
RGB
rgb(73, 103, 151)
HSL
hsl(217°, 35%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(52%, 32%, 0%, 41%)
HSV
hsv(217°, 52%, 59%)
XYZ
13.1838 13.3513 31.1604
Yxy
13.3513 0.2285 0.2314
Hunter Lab
36.5394 0.1677 -1.7903
CIE-Lab
43.2879 3.2725 -29.5781

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red73 / 255 (29%)
29%
Green103 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue151 / 255 (59%)
59%

CMYK Values

Cyan52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Magenta32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)41 / 100 (41%)
41%

Color Variations

#496797 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

#496797 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 #496797 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
#496797

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #496797 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

#496797

protanopia

#56568b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #496797;

Text Color

color: #496797;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #496797;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #49679740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #496797;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #496797 0%, #2c3e5a 100%);

#496797 Color FAQs

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