#494F8C

Color Details

HEX
#494F8C
RGB
rgb(73, 79, 140)
HSL
hsl(235, 31%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(48%, 44%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.55:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #494f8c
Contrast 2.78:1 Fail
White on #494f8c
Contrast 7.55:1 AAA
#494f8c on Black
Contrast 2.78:1 Fail
#494f8c on White
Contrast 7.55:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#6d72a3
#9295ba
#b6b9d1
#3a3f70
#2c2f54
#1d2038

Complement & Analogous

#8c874a
#664a8c
#4a718c

Triadic

#8c4a4f
#4f8c4a

Monochrome

#1d2038 #2c2f54 #494f8c #9295ba #b6b9d1 #dbdce8

Analogous

#4a718c #809caf #494f8c #856ea3 #664a8c #523b70

Complementary Mix

#2c2f54 #494f8c #9295ba #8c874a #b4b189 #5b5830

Nearby Colors

#494f8b
#494f8d
#494f7c
#494f9c

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About #494F8C

#494F8C converts to RGB(73, 79, 140) and HSL(235, 31%, 42%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#494F8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #494F8C?
RGB: 73, 79, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(73, 79, 140)
Is #494F8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #494F8C?
Complement: #8c874a.
Does #494F8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.55:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.78:1 (Fails AA).