#499DB6 color code insights

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

RGB:rgb(73, 157, 182)

HSL:hsl(194, 43%, 50%)

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HEX

#499DB6

RGB

73, 157, 182

HSL

194°, 43%, 50%

HSV

194°, 60%, 71%

CMYK

60%, 14%, 0%, 29%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

HEX

#499DB6

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #499DB6 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%#499DB6

10%#418DA4

20%#3A7D92

30%#336E80

40%#2C5E6D

50%#244E5B

60%#1D3F49

70%#162F37

80%#0F1F24

90%#071012

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#499DB6

10%#5BA7BE

20%#6DB0C5

30%#7FBACC

40%#92C4D3

50%#A4CEDB

60%#B6D8E2

70%#C8E2E9

80%#DBEBF0

90%#EDF5F8

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #499DB6.

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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 #499DB6 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#499DB6

Contrast ratio6.78:1

WCAG levelAA

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#499DB6

Contrast ratio3.10:1

WCAG levelFail

Recommended text preview

Text color#000000

Background#499DB6

Contrast ratio6.78:1

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 #499DB6 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #499DB6 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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