#496269 Color Information

Hex color code: #496269

The hex color #496269 is a balanced cyan with RGB values of (73, 98, 105) and HSL of (193°, 18%, 35%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#496269

RGB

73, 98, 105

HSL

193°, 18%, 35%

CMYK

30%, 7%, 0%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #496269;
background-color: #496269;
border-color: #496269;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #496269;
border: 2px solid #496269;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#496269]
text-[#496269]
border-[#496269]
shadow-[0_0_10px_496269]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #496269, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #496269; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #496269; 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 #496269; background-color: #49626915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49626920; border-left: 4px solid #496269; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #496269; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #496269 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 98, 105

Red: 73 / Green: 98 / Blue: 105

HSL

193°, 18%, 35%

Hue: 193° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 35%

CMYK

30%, 7%, 0%, 59%

Cyan: 30% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 59%

What color is #496269?

#496269 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

695049

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #496269 to RGB:

rgb(73, 98, 105)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #496269 to HSL:

hsl(193, 18%, 35%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #496269 to CMYK:

cmyk(30%, 7%, 0%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced cyan tone, #496269 has RGB (73, 98, 105) and HSL (193°, 18%, 35%). 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 #496269 is #695049, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #496960.

Use #496269 in CSS: color: #496269 or background-color: #496269. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #496269

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.23:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #496269?

#496269 is a balanced cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #496269?

#496269 in RGB is (73, 98, 105) - 73 red, 98 green, and 105 blue.

How to use #496269 in CSS?

Use #496269 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #496269?

#695049 (complementary), #496960 (analogous), and #2A383C (lighter shade) work well with #496269.