#494eb6 color: Soft dark indigo
#494eb6 is rgb(73, 78, 182) in RGB and oklch(47.964% 0.16159 276.359) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Indigo
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- ≈ Sapphire
- blue-800
- Black 29%
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About #494eb6
#494eb6 is a soft dark indigo color. In OKLCH it has 48% lightness, 0.162 chroma and a hue of 276°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 6.89:1 contrast and black text 3.05:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Swiss Plum (#5946b2). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-800.
Lighter: #494eb6 mixed with white
Darker: #494eb6 mixed with black
Calmer: #494eb6 with less saturation
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Questions about #494eb6
What color is #494eb6?
#494eb6 is soft dark indigo. The closest named color is Soft dark indigo. In RGB it is rgb(73, 78, 182), in HSL hsl(237.25, 42.75%, 50%) and in OKLCH oklch(47.964% 0.16159 276.359).
What colors go well with #494eb6?
The complementary color of #494eb6 is #715c00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0060af and #753da3. The triadic partners are #a42d02 and #007439.
Is white or black text more readable on #494eb6?
White text reads better on #494eb6: white gives a contrast ratio of 6.89:1 and black gives 3.05:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #494eb6 a warm or cool color?
#494eb6 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 276 degrees, its lightness 48% and its chroma 0.162.