#496174 Color Information

Hex color code: #496174

#496174 is a soft blue color. In RGB it is (73, 97, 116), and in HSL it is (207°, 23%, 37%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#496174

RGB

73, 97, 116

HSL

207°, 23%, 37%

CMYK

37%, 16%, 0%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #496174;
background-color: #496174;
border-color: #496174;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #496174;
border: 2px solid #496174;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#496174]
text-[#496174]
border-[#496174]
shadow-[0_0_10px_496174]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #496174, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #496174; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #496174; 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 #496174; background-color: #49617415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49617420; border-left: 4px solid #496174; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #496174; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #496174 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 97, 116

Red: 73 / Green: 97 / Blue: 116

HSL

207°, 23%, 37%

Hue: 207° / Saturation: 23% / Lightness: 37%

CMYK

37%, 16%, 0%, 55%

Cyan: 37% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 55%

What color is #496174?

#496174 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

745C49

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #496174 to RGB:

rgb(73, 97, 116)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #496174 to HSL:

hsl(207, 23%, 37%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #496174 to CMYK:

cmyk(37%, 16%, 0%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle blue tone, #496174 has RGB (73, 97, 116) and HSL (207°, 23%, 37%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #496174 is #745C49, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #497472.

Use #496174 in CSS: color: #496174 or background-color: #496174. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #496174

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.25:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #496174?

#496174 is a gentle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #496174?

#496174 in RGB is (73, 97, 116) - 73 red, 97 green, and 116 blue.

How to use #496174 in CSS?

Use #496174 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #496174?

#745C49 (complementary), #497472 (analogous), and #2B3945 (lighter shade) work well with #496174.