#496963 Color Information

Hex color code: #496963

The hex color #496963 is a understated cyan with RGB values of (73, 105, 99) and HSL of (169°, 18%, 35%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#496963

RGB

73, 105, 99

HSL

169°, 18%, 35%

CMYK

30%, 0%, 6%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #496963;
background-color: #496963;
border-color: #496963;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #496963;
border: 2px solid #496963;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#496963]
text-[#496963]
border-[#496963]
shadow-[0_0_10px_496963]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #496963, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #496963; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #496963; 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 #496963; background-color: #49696315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49696320; border-left: 4px solid #496963; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #496963; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #496963 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 105, 99

Red: 73 / Green: 105 / Blue: 99

HSL

169°, 18%, 35%

Hue: 169° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 35%

CMYK

30%, 0%, 6%, 59%

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

What color is #496963?

#496963 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

69494F

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #496963 to RGB:

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

HEX to HSL

Convert #496963 to HSL:

hsl(169, 18%, 35%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #496963 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted cyan tone, #496963 has RGB (73, 105, 99) and HSL (169°, 18%, 35%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #496963 is #69494F, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #496953.

Use #496963 in CSS: color: #496963 or background-color: #496963. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #496963

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.48:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #496963?

#496963 is a muted cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #496963?

#496963 in RGB is (73, 105, 99) - 73 red, 105 green, and 99 blue.

How to use #496963 in CSS?

Use #496963 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #496963?

#69494F (complementary), #496953 (analogous), and #2A3C39 (lighter shade) work well with #496963.