#499db9 - Steel Blue Hex Color Code

#499DB9 (Steel Blue) - RGB 73, 157, 185 Color Information

#499db9 Conversion Table

HEX Triplet 49, 9D, B9
RGB Decimal 73, 157, 185
RGB Octal 111, 235, 271
RGB Percent 28.6%, 61.6%, 72.5%
RGB Binary 1001001, 10011101, 10111001
CMY 0.714, 0.384, 0.275
CMYK 61, 15, 0, 27

Percentages of Color #499DB9

R 28.6%
G 61.6%
B 72.5%
RGB Percentages of Color #499db9
C 61%
M 15%
Y 0%
K 27%
CMYK Percentages of Color #499db9

Color spaces of #499DB9 Steel Blue - RGB(73, 157, 185)

HSV (or HSB) 195°, 61°, 73°
HSL 195°, 44°, 51°
Web Safe #3399cc
XYZ 23.562, 29.033, 50.261
CIE-Lab 60.811, -16.988, -22.136
xyY 0.229, 0.282, 29.033
Decimal 4824505

#499db9 Color Accessibility Scores (Steel Blue Contrast Checker)

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On dark background [POOR]

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On light background [GOOD]

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As background color [GOOD]

Steel Blue ↔ #499db9 Color Blindness Simulator

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#499DB9 Color Combinations - Color Schemes with 499db9

#499db9 Analogous Colors

#499db9 Triadic Colors

#499db9 Split Complementary Colors

#499db9 Complementary Colors

Shades and Tints of #499db9 Color Variations

#499db9 Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #499db9, darker shades are produced.)

#499db9 Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #499db9 can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Steel Blue (#499db9)

#499db9 Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #499db9
This sample text has a font color of #499db9
#499db9 Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #499db9
#499db9 CSS3 Linear Gradient
#499db9 Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #499db9
#499db9 Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #499db9
Sample text with glow color #499db9
This sample text has a glow color of #499db9
#499db9 Box Shadow
This sample element has a box shadow of #499db9
Sample text with Underline Color #499db9
This sample text has a underline color of #499db9
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #499db9 of the current color.

#499DB9 in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #499db9
Java new Color(73, 157, 185);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 73, 157, 185);
Swift UIColor(red:73, green:157, blue:185, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:73 green:157 blue:185 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(73f, 157f, 185f);
Python Color('#499db9')

#499db9 - RGB(73, 157, 185) - Steel Blue Color FAQ

What is the color code for Steel Blue?

Hex color code for Steel Blue color is #499db9. RGB color code for steel blue color is rgb(73, 157, 185).

What is the RGB value of #499db9?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #499db9 is rgb(73, 157, 185). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '73' indicates the intensity of the red component, '157' represents the green component's intensity, and '185' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #499db9.

What is the RGB percentage of #499db9?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #499db9 is detailed as follows: 28.6% Red, 61.6% Green, and 72.5% Blue. This breakdown indicates the relative contribution of each primary color in the RGB color model to achieve this specific shade. The value 28.6% for Red signifies a dominant red component, contributing significantly to the overall color. The Green and Blue components are comparatively lower, with 61.6% and 72.5% respectively, playing a smaller role in the composition of this particular hue. Together, these percentages of Red, Green, and Blue mix to form the distinct color represented by #499db9.

What does RGB 73,157,185 mean?

The RGB color 73, 157, 185 represents a dull and muted shade of Blue. The websafe version of this color is hex 3399cc. This color might be commonly referred to as a shade similar to Steel Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #499db9?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #499db9 is composed of 61% Cyan, 15% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 27% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 61% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 15% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 0% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 27% of Black determines the depth and overall darkness of the shade. The resulting color can range from bright and vivid to deep and muted, depending on these CMYK values. The CMYK color model is crucial in color printing and graphic design, offering a practical way to mix these four ink colors to create a vast spectrum of hues.

What is the HSL value of #499db9?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #499db9 has an HSL value of 195° (degrees) for Hue, 44% for Saturation, and 51% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 195° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 44% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 51% determines the brightness of the color, where a higher percentage represents a lighter shade. Together, these HSL values combine to create the distinctive shade of red that is both moderately vivid and fairly bright, as indicated by the specific values for this color. The HSL color model is particularly useful in digital arts and web design, as it allows for easy adjustments of color tones, saturation, and brightness levels.

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