#496DDF Hex Color
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#496ddf is a saturated, medium-bright blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its strong saturation brings energy and focus while supporting trust, reliability, and control. Use it for calls to action, links, or small accents in technology, finance, and security interfaces. White text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #496ddf.
Questions about #496ddf
What is #496ddf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #496ddf is rgb(73, 109, 223), in HSL hsl(226, 70%, 58%) and in CMYK 67%, 51%, 0%, 13%.
Which colors pair well with #496ddf?
Does #496ddf read as warm or cool?
#496ddf reads as a cool blue because its saturated, medium-bright base carries a slight violet undertone, giving interfaces a focused, reliable, and energetic mood rather than the warmth associated with red or yellow.
Is #496ddf readable on white or black?
#496ddf has a 4.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.