#495974 Color Information

Hex color code: #495974

The hex color #495974 is a delicate blue with RGB values of (73, 89, 116) and HSL of (218°, 23%, 37%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#495974

RGB

73, 89, 116

HSL

218°, 23%, 37%

CMYK

37%, 23%, 0%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #495974;
background-color: #495974;
border-color: #495974;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #495974;
border: 2px solid #495974;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#495974]
text-[#495974]
border-[#495974]
shadow-[0_0_10px_495974]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #495974, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #495974; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #495974; 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 #495974; background-color: #49597415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49597420; border-left: 4px solid #495974; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #495974; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #495974 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 89, 116

Red: 73 / Green: 89 / Blue: 116

HSL

218°, 23%, 37%

Hue: 218° / Saturation: 23% / Lightness: 37%

CMYK

37%, 23%, 0%, 55%

Cyan: 37% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 55%

What color is #495974?

#495974 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

746449

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #495974 to RGB:

rgb(73, 89, 116)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #495974 to HSL:

hsl(218, 23%, 37%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #495974 to CMYK:

cmyk(37%, 23%, 0%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle blue tone, #495974 has RGB (73, 89, 116) and HSL (218°, 23%, 37%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #495974 is #746449, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #496E74.

Use #495974 in CSS: color: #495974 or background-color: #495974. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #495974

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.96:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #495974?

#495974 is a gentle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #495974?

#495974 in RGB is (73, 89, 116) - 73 red, 89 green, and 116 blue.

How to use #495974 in CSS?

Use #495974 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #495974?

#746449 (complementary), #496E74 (analogous), and #2B3545 (lighter shade) work well with #495974.