#495B74 Color Information

Hex color code: #495B74

The hex color #495B74 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (73, 91, 116) and HSL of (215°, 23%, 37%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#495B74

RGB

73, 91, 116

HSL

215°, 23%, 37%

CMYK

37%, 22%, 0%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #495B74;
background-color: #495B74;
border-color: #495B74;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #495B74;
border: 2px solid #495B74;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#495B74]
text-[#495B74]
border-[#495B74]
shadow-[0_0_10px_495B74]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #495B74, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #495B74; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #495B74; 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 #495B74; background-color: #495B7415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #495B7420; border-left: 4px solid #495B74; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #495B74; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #495B74 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 91, 116

Red: 73 / Green: 91 / Blue: 116

HSL

215°, 23%, 37%

Hue: 215° / Saturation: 23% / Lightness: 37%

CMYK

37%, 22%, 0%, 55%

Cyan: 37% / Magenta: 22% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 55%

What color is #495B74?

#495B74 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

746249

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #495B74 to RGB:

rgb(73, 91, 116)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #495B74 to HSL:

hsl(215, 23%, 37%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #495B74 to CMYK:

cmyk(37%, 22%, 0%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#495B74 is a delicate blue color with RGB values of 73, 91, 116 and HSL of 215°, 23%, 37%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #495B74 is #746249, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #497074.

Use #495B74 in CSS: color: #495B74 or background-color: #495B74. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #495B74

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.03:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #495B74?

#495B74 is a delicate blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #495B74?

#495B74 in RGB is (73, 91, 116) - 73 red, 91 green, and 116 blue.

How to use #495B74 in CSS?

Use #495B74 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #495B74?

#746249 (complementary), #497074 (analogous), and #2B3645 (lighter shade) work well with #495B74.