Information about #4973BA color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4973BA is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 115, 186) (28.6% red, 45.1% green, 72.9% blue), or CMYK 44 / 28 / 0 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4973BA is a confidently colored azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Quantum (#4A6CB4). Nearby in the Register you will also find Kasper Blue (#4072B7) and Onetta Blue (#4070B8).

In RGB terms — rgb(73, 115, 186) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #4973BA background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. #4973BA has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4973BA color variations

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

#4973BA color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#4973BA color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#2A4471

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Black

#000000

#4973BA color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#4973BA color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#4973BA 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
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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
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#ABBA4A
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#BA594A
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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
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#4AABBA
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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
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#BA4A73
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#73BA4A
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#914ABA
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#73BA4A
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#BA4AAB
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#BA914A
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#4ABA59
#4ABA59

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Nearest named colors to #4973BA

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

Quantum color link
Quantum

#4A6CB4

Kasper Blue color link
Kasper Blue

#4072B7

Onetta Blue color link
Onetta Blue

#4070B8

Anchor color link
Anchor

#526DB2

Skydiver color link
Skydiver

#4677C8

Cyan Blue Azure color link
Cyan Blue Azure

#4682BF

Steel Blue color link
Steel Blue

#4682B4

Float color link
Float

#4C81C3

Cyan Azure color link
Cyan Azure

#4E82B4

Cool Blue color link
Cool Blue

#4984B8

Moderate Cobalt Blue color link
Moderate Cobalt Blue

#4A6DA8

Moderate Azure color link
Moderate Azure

#4A79A8

#4973BA color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4973BA
  • RGB73, 115, 186
  • CMYK44, 28, 0, 27
  • CSSrgb(73, 115, 186)
  • HSL218°, 45%, 51%
  • HSL Precise217.699°, 45.02%, 50.784%
  • HSV218°, 61%, 73%
  • HSB218°, 61%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.729
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.451, 0.729)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.451, 0.729, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.451, 0.729)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB72.9%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID4973BA
  • DECIMAL ID4813754
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited3 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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