#496F92 Color Information

Hex color code: #496F92

The hex color #496F92 is a soft blue with RGB values of (73, 111, 146) and HSL of (209°, 33%, 43%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#496F92

RGB

73, 111, 146

HSL

209°, 33%, 43%

CMYK

50%, 24%, 0%, 43%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #496F92;
background-color: #496F92;
border-color: #496F92;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #496F92;
border: 2px solid #496F92;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#496F92]
text-[#496F92]
border-[#496F92]
shadow-[0_0_10px_496F92]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #496F92, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #496F92; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #496F92; 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 #496F92; background-color: #496F9215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #496F9220; border-left: 4px solid #496F92; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #496F92; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #496F92 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 111, 146

Red: 73 / Green: 111 / Blue: 146

HSL

209°, 33%, 43%

Hue: 209° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 43%

CMYK

50%, 24%, 0%, 43%

Cyan: 50% / Magenta: 24% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 43%

What color is #496F92?

#496F92 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

926C49

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #496F92 to RGB:

rgb(73, 111, 146)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #496F92 to HSL:

hsl(209, 33%, 43%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #496F92 to CMYK:

cmyk(50%, 24%, 0%, 43%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#496F92 is a pastel blue color with RGB values of 73, 111, 146 and HSL of 209°, 33%, 43%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #496F92 is #926C49, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #499291.

Use #496F92 in CSS: color: #496F92 or background-color: #496F92. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #496F92

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.97:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #496F92?

#496F92 is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #496F92?

#496F92 in RGB is (73, 111, 146) - 73 red, 111 green, and 146 blue.

How to use #496F92 in CSS?

Use #496F92 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #496F92?

#926C49 (complementary), #499291 (analogous), and #30485F (lighter shade) work well with #496F92.