#496D9B Hex Color Code

#496D9B

The Hexadecimal Color #496D9B is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #496D9B RGB value is rgb(73, 109, 155). RGB Color Model of #496D9B consists of 28% red, 42% green and 60% blue. HSL color Mode of #496D9B has 214°(degrees) Hue, 36% Saturation and 45% Lightness. #496D9B color has an wavelength of 485.25926nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #496D9B is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #496D9B is #469. The Closest Color to #496D9B is #4682B4. Official Name of #496D9B Hex Code is Kashmir Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #496D9B is 53 Cyan 30 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black and #496D9B CMY is 53, 30, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #496D9B is hsl(214,36,45, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(214, 53, 61). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #496D9B is 14.13, 14.72, 33.1.
Hex8 Value of #496D9B is #496D9BFF. Decimal Value of #496D9B is 4812187 and Octal Value of #496D9B is 22266633. Binary Value of #496D9B is 1001001, 1101101, 10011011 and Android of #496D9B is 4283002267 / 0xff496d9b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #496D9B is 0.228, 0.238, 0.238 and YIQ Color Space of #496D9B is 103.48, -36.2322, 6.7012. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #496D9B is 11.3, 15.25, 32.79. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #496D9B is 45.25, 0.87, -28.88. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #496D9B is 45.25, -16.9, -42.34. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #496D9B is 45.25, 28.89, 271.73. Hunter Lab variable of #496D9B is 38.37, -1.4, -24.29.

#496D9B - Kashmir Blue Color Image
#496D9B - Kashmir Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #496D9B

RGB Percentages of #496D9B

28%
42%
60%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #496D9B

28.63%
38.44%
60.78%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #496D9B

53%
30%
0%
39%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #496D9B

To get 25% Saturated #496D9B Color, you need to convert the hex color #496D9B to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #496D9B hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #496D9B

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #496D9B

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #496D9B

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #496D9B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #496D9B to it's the darkest color.

#496D9B Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(73, 109, 155)
RGB Percent 28%, 42%, 60%
RYB 73.0, 98.02, 155.0
CMYK 53, 30, 0, 39
CMY 53, 30, 0
HSL hsl(214, 36%, 45%)
HSLA hsl(214, 36%, 45%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(214, 53, 61)
XYZ 14.13, 14.72, 33.1
Hex8 Value #496D9BFF
Decimal Value 4812187
Octal Value 22266633
Binary Value 1001001,1101101,10011011
Android 4283002267 / 0xff496d9b
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(214, 36%, 45%)
xyY 0.228, 0.238, 14.719
YIQ 103.48, -36.2322, 6.7012
LMS 11.3, 15.25, 32.79
CieLAB 45.25, 0.87, -28.88
CieLUV : LCHuv 45.25, -16.9, -42.34
CieLCH : LCHab 45.25, 28.89, 271.73
Hunter Lab 38.37, -1.4, -24.29
YUV 103.48, 25.35, -26.74
YDbDr 103.48, 77.52, 57.97
YCbCr 104.87, 153.54, 108.9
YCoCg 111.5, 114.0, -2.5
YPbPr 103.48, 29.07, -21.74
Munsell Color System 10425.42 245.66/239.49

#496D9B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#496D9B as Background:

Someday, somewhere - anywhere, unfailingly, you'll find yourself, and that, and only that, can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life.

Pablo Neruda
<p style="background: #496D9B">…</p>

#496D9B as Text Color:

I will not wait to love as best as I can. We thought we were young and that there would be time to love well sometime in the future. This is a terrible way to think. It is no way to live, to wait to love.

Dave Eggers
<p style="color: #496D9B">…</p>

#496D9B as Text Shadow:

Some people feel like they don't deserve love. They walk away quietly into empty spaces, trying to close the gaps of the past.

Jon Krakauer
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #496D9B">…</p>

#496D9B as Linear Gradient:

I'm living under water. Everything seems slow and far away. I know there's a world up there, a sunlit quick world where time runs like dry sand through an hourglass, but down here, where I am, air and sound and time and feeling are thick and dense.

Audrey Niffenegger
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #496D9B)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #496D9B?

RGB Value for #496D9B is rgb(73, 109, 155).

What is the RGB percentage of #496D9B?

RGB percentage for #496D9B is 28% Red 42% Green 60% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #496D9B?

CMYK Color Model of #496D9B is 53 Cyan 30 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black.

What is the HSL value of #496D9B?

HSL Value of #496D9B is 214°(degrees) Hue 36 Saturation 45 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #496D9B?

HSV Value of #496D9B is 214 Hue 53 Saturation 61 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #496D9B?

XYZ Color Model of #496D9B is 14.13, 14.72, 33.1.