#496069 Color Information

Hex color code: #496069

The hex color #496069 is a muted blue with RGB values of (73, 96, 105) and HSL of (197°, 18%, 35%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray
HEX
#496069
RGB
73, 96, 105
HSL
197°, 18%, 35%
CMYK
30%, 9%, 0%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #496069;
background-color: #496069;
border-color: #496069;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #496069;
border: 2px solid #496069;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#496069]
text-[#496069]
border-[#496069]
shadow-[0_0_10px_496069]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #496069, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #496069; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #496069; 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 #496069; background-color: #49606915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #49606920; border-left: 4px solid #496069; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #496069; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #496069 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 96, 105

Red: 73 / Green: 96 / Blue: 105

HSL

197°, 18%, 35%

Hue: 197° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 35%

CMYK

30%, 9%, 0%, 59%

Cyan: 30% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 59%

What color is #496069?

#496069 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #496069 to RGB:

rgb(73, 96, 105)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #496069 to HSL:

hsl(197, 18%, 35%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #496069 to CMYK:

cmyk(30%, 9%, 0%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#496069 is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 73, 96, 105 and HSL of 197°, 18%, 35%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #496069 is #695249, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #496962.

Use #496069 in CSS: color: #496069 or background-color: #496069. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #496069

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.16:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #496069?

#496069 is a subtle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #496069?

#496069 in RGB is (73, 96, 105) - 73 red, 96 green, and 105 blue.

How to use #496069 in CSS?

Use #496069 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #496069?

#695249 (complementary), #496962 (analogous), and #2A373C (lighter shade) work well with #496069.