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#4A709C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #4A709C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#4A709C Color Information

#4A709C RGB value is (74, 112, 156). The hex color red value is 74, green is 112, and blue is 156. Its HSL format shows a hue of 212°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of45 percent. The CMYK process values are 53 percent, 28 percent, 0 percent, 39percent.

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#4A709C Color Meaning

Color #4A709C denotes regal serenity, dignified authority, and expansive calm. #4A709C medium, slightly greyish azure evokes a clear midday sky over a cold sea, suggesting sovereignty that is wise, protective, and commandingly tranquil. Psychologically, color #4A709C is cooling and confidently stabilizing, promoting clear judgment, loyal leadership, and a sense of benevolent, structured order. #4A709C combines the trust of blue with a subtle, majestic gravity, making #4A709C feel both approachable and respectfully distant. #4A709C color is rulership viewed through a lens of calm intelligence. Culturally, color #4A709C is linked to heraldry, naval command, and institutional branding where trust, stability, and traditional authority are paramount. Symbolically, #4A709C represents the rule of law, the vast and orderly domain, and a protector's watchful, calm gaze. Therefore, color #4A709C 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 #4A709C 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
#4A709C
RGB
rgb(74, 112, 156)
HSL
hsl(212°, 36%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(53%, 28%, 0%, 39%)
HSV
hsv(212°, 53%, 61%)
XYZ
14.6190 15.4445 33.6631
Yxy
15.4445 0.2294 0.2424
Hunter Lab
39.2995 -0.0221 -1.9515
CIE-Lab
46.2371 -0.3694 -27.9314

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red74 / 255 (29%)
29%
Green112 / 255 (44%)
44%
Blue156 / 255 (61%)
61%

CMYK Values

Cyan53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Magenta28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)39 / 100 (39%)
39%

Color Variations

#4A709C 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

#4A709C 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 #4A709C 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #4A709C 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

#4A709C

protanopia

#5a5b91

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #4A709C;

Text Color

color: #4A709C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #4A709C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #4A709C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #4A709C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4A709C 0%, #2c435d 100%);

#4A709C Color FAQs

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