#494EE4 Color Information

Hex color code: #494EE4

The hex color #494EE4 is a striking blue with RGB values of (73, 78, 228) and HSL of (238°, 74%, 59%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameRoyal Blue

HEX

#494EE4

RGB

73, 78, 228

HSL

238°, 74%, 59%

CMYK

68%, 66%, 0%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494EE4;
background-color: #494EE4;
border-color: #494EE4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494EE4;
border: 2px solid #494EE4;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494EE4]
text-[#494EE4]
border-[#494EE4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494EE4]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494EE4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494EE4; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494EE4; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #494EE4; background-color: #494EE415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #494EE420; border-left: 4px solid #494EE4; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #494EE4; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494EE4 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 78, 228

Red: 73 / Green: 78 / Blue: 228

HSL

238°, 74%, 59%

Hue: 238° / Saturation: 74% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

68%, 66%, 0%, 11%

Cyan: 68% / Magenta: 66% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 11%

What color is #494EE4?

#494EE4 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E4DF49

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494EE4 to RGB:

rgb(73, 78, 228)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494EE4 to HSL:

hsl(238, 74%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494EE4 to CMYK:

cmyk(68%, 66%, 0%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic blue tone, #494EE4 has RGB (73, 78, 228) and HSL (238°, 74%, 59%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494EE4 is #E4DF49, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #499CE4.

Use #494EE4 in CSS: color: #494EE4 or background-color: #494EE4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494EE4

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.49:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494EE4?

#494EE4 is a dynamic blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #494EE4?

#494EE4 in RGB is (73, 78, 228) - 73 red, 78 green, and 228 blue.

How to use #494EE4 in CSS?

Use #494EE4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494EE4?

#E4DF49 (complementary), #499CE4 (analogous), and #1D23C3 (lighter shade) work well with #494EE4.