#49798B Color Meaning and Information

#49798B Color Information

#49798B RGB value is (73, 121, 139). The hex color red value is 73, green is 121, and blue is 139. Its HSL format shows a hue of 196°, saturation of 31 percent, and lightness of42 percent. The CMYK process values are 47 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 45percent.

#49798B

rgb(73, 121, 139)

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#49798B Color Meaning

color #49798B embodies depth, composed energy, and intellectual stability. #49798B darker blue Color #49798B evokes evening skies, deep waters, and calm reflection. Psychologically, #49798B enhances focus, measured thinking, and emotional composure, supporting problem-solving and strategic attention. Culturally, color #49798B appears in professional design, uniforms, and interiors, symbolizing trust, dependability, and sophistication. Spiritually, #49798B channels grounded awareness, calm insight, and reflective clarity, fostering steady presence, thoughtful reflection, and measured engagement. Its deep hue balances authority with serenity.

Color Conversion

Convert #49798B 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

#49798B

RGB

rgb(73, 121, 139)

HSL

hsl(196°, 31%, 42%)

CMYK

cmyk(47%, 13%, 0%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(196°, 47%, 55%)

XYZ

14.2452 16.9553 26.9480

Yxy

16.9553 0.2450 0.2916

Hunter Lab

41.1768 -0.7160 -1.0300

CIE-Lab

48.2037 -11.1487 -14.8739

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red73 / 255 (29%)

29%

Green121 / 255 (47%)

47%

Blue139 / 255 (55%)

55%

CMYK Values

Cyan47 / 100 (47%)

47%

Magenta13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#49798B 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

#49798B 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 #49798B 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:#49798B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.78:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.78:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.78:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #49798B 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

#49798B

protanopia

#5e5e87

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #49798B;

Text Color

color: #49798B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #49798B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #49798B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #49798B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #49798B 0%, #2c4a54 100%);

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