#496BBE Hex Color
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#496bbe is a muted, mid-tone blue with a distinct cool temperature. Because it feels reliable and steady, it works well as a dominant base color for finance or security-focused UI designs. This hex code provides enough contrast for readable body text, but it looks sharpest when paired with crisp white accents. Avoid using it in large blocks if you want to maintain a high-energy visual impact.
Questions about #496bbe
What is #496bbe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #496bbe is rgb(73, 107, 190), in HSL hsl(223, 47%, 52%) and in CMYK 62%, 44%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #496bbe for a balanced palette?
You can anchor #496bbe by pairing it with charcoal for professional typography or clean, crisp white accents to brighten the overall composition. For a more sophisticated look, integrate soft neutral tones or a contrasting warm gray to ground the cool blue temperature.
Is #496bbe readable on white or black?
#496bbe has a 5.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.12:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.