#496369 Color Information

Hex color code: #496369

The hex color #496369 is a understated cyan with RGB values of (73, 99, 105) and HSL of (191°, 18%, 35%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#496369

RGB

73, 99, 105

HSL

191°, 18%, 35%

CMYK

30%, 6%, 0%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #496369;
background-color: #496369;
border-color: #496369;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #496369;
border: 2px solid #496369;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#496369]
text-[#496369]
border-[#496369]
shadow-[0_0_10px_496369]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #496369, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #496369; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #496369; 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 #496369; background-color: #49636915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49636920; border-left: 4px solid #496369; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #496369; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #496369 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 99, 105

Red: 73 / Green: 99 / Blue: 105

HSL

191°, 18%, 35%

Hue: 191° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 35%

CMYK

30%, 6%, 0%, 59%

Cyan: 30% / Magenta: 6% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 59%

What color is #496369?

#496369 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

694F49

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #496369 to RGB:

rgb(73, 99, 105)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #496369 to HSL:

hsl(191, 18%, 35%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #496369 to CMYK:

cmyk(30%, 6%, 0%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced cyan tone, #496369 has RGB (73, 99, 105) and HSL (191°, 18%, 35%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #496369 is #694F49, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #49695F.

Use #496369 in CSS: color: #496369 or background-color: #496369. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #496369

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.27:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #496369?

#496369 is a balanced cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #496369?

#496369 in RGB is (73, 99, 105) - 73 red, 99 green, and 105 blue.

How to use #496369 in CSS?

Use #496369 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #496369?

#694F49 (complementary), #49695F (analogous), and #2A393C (lighter shade) work well with #496369.