Information about #496DC1 color

#496DC1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #496DC1 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 109, 193) (28.6% red, 42.7% green, 75.7% blue), or CMYK 47 / 33 / 0 / 24 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #496DC1 reads as a confidently colored azure and feels open and friendly. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Skydiver (#4677C8). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Quantum (#4A6CB4) and Onetta Blue (#4070B8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(73, 109, 193)), which gives #496DC1 its character. If you plan to put text on a #496DC1 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#496DC1 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#496DC1 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #496DC1

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Skydiver color link
Skydiver

#4677C8

Quantum color link
Quantum

#4A6CB4

Onetta Blue color link
Onetta Blue

#4070B8

Kasper Blue color link
Kasper Blue

#4072B7

Han Blue color link
Han Blue

#446CCF

Anchor color link
Anchor

#526DB2

Savoy Blue color link
Savoy Blue

#4B61D1

Float color link
Float

#4C81C3

Cool Blue color link
Cool Blue

#4984B8

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#496DC1
  • RGB73, 109, 193
  • CMYK47, 33, 0, 24
  • CSSrgb(73, 109, 193)
  • HSL222°, 49%, 52%
  • HSL Precise222°, 49.18%, 52.157%
  • HSV222°, 62%, 76%
  • HSB222°, 62%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.757
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.427, 0.757)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.427, 0.757, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.427, 0.757)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB75.7%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID496DC1
  • DECIMAL ID4812225
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01