#496CD4 Color Information

Hex color code: #496CD4

#496CD4 is a serene blue color. In RGB it is (73, 108, 212), and in HSL it is (225°, 62%, 56%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameRoyal Blue

HEX

#496CD4

RGB

73, 108, 212

HSL

225°, 62%, 56%

CMYK

66%, 49%, 0%, 17%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #496CD4;
background-color: #496CD4;
border-color: #496CD4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #496CD4;
border: 2px solid #496CD4;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#496CD4]
text-[#496CD4]
border-[#496CD4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_496CD4]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #496CD4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #496CD4; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #496CD4; 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 #496CD4; background-color: #496CD415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #496CD420; border-left: 4px solid #496CD4; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #496CD4; }

Related Colors

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Triadic

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #496CD4 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 108, 212

Red: 73 / Green: 108 / Blue: 212

HSL

225°, 62%, 56%

Hue: 225° / Saturation: 62% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

66%, 49%, 0%, 17%

Cyan: 66% / Magenta: 49% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 17%

What color is #496CD4?

#496CD4 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

D4B249

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #496CD4 to RGB:

rgb(73, 108, 212)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #496CD4 to HSL:

hsl(225, 62%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #496CD4 to CMYK:

cmyk(66%, 49%, 0%, 17%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A tranquil blue tone, #496CD4 has RGB (73, 108, 212) and HSL (225°, 62%, 56%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #496CD4 is #D4B249, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #49B2D4.

Use #496CD4 in CSS: color: #496CD4 or background-color: #496CD4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #496CD4

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.38:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #496CD4?

#496CD4 is a tranquil blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #496CD4?

#496CD4 in RGB is (73, 108, 212) - 73 red, 108 green, and 212 blue.

How to use #496CD4 in CSS?

Use #496CD4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #496CD4?

#D4B249 (complementary), #49B2D4 (analogous), and #2848A9 (lighter shade) work well with #496CD4.