#4994B6 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(73, 148, 182)

HSL:hsl(199, 43%, 50%)

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HEX

#4994B6

RGB

73, 148, 182

HSL

199°, 43%, 50%

HSV

199°, 60%, 71%

CMYK

60%, 19%, 0%, 29%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

HEX

#4994B6

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #4994B6 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#4994B6

10%#4185A4

20%#3A7692

30%#336780

40%#2C596D

50%#244A5B

60%#1D3B49

70%#162C37

80%#0F1E24

90%#070F12

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#4994B6

10%#5B9EBE

20%#6DA9C5

30%#7FB4CC

40%#92BFD3

50%#A4C9DB

60%#B6D4E2

70%#C8DFE9

80%#DBEAF0

90%#EDF4F8

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #4994B6.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #4994B6 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#4994B6

Contrast ratio6.19:1

WCAG levelAA

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#4994B6

Contrast ratio3.39:1

WCAG levelFail

Recommended text preview

Text color#000000

Background#4994B6

Contrast ratio6.19:1

WCAG levelAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

Get print simulations, LED mappings, and developer-ready byte orders.

Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #4994B6 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #4994B6 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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