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Color name
HEX #498991

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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #498991 it is the complementary color #B6766E. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #498991. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #498991 shade: #4E898C, #5F9B9F, #70ADB2, #81BFC5 and #92D1D8

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #498991. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #498991 shade: #498991, #38777E, #27656B, #165358 and #054145

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #498991 shade: #498991, #497691, #496291, #494F91 and #574991

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #498991 shade: #498991, #497691, #496291, #494F91 and #494991

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #498991 shade matches the following richer shades: #498991, #3797A3, #25A5B5, #14B3C7 and #02C0D8

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #498991 shade: #498991, #5B7B80, #6C6E6E, #7E605C and #90524A

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #498991 shade: #499172, #499185, #498A91, #497791 and #496491

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #498991 shade: #2D555A, #3B6F76, #498991, #59A2AB and #74B1B9

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #498991 shade: #498991, #5F4991 and #917C49

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #498991 shade: #498991, #91498A and #8A9149

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

Rectangular (tetradic) colors

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #498991 shade: #498991, #5F4991, #915049 and #7C9149

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #498991 shade: #498991, #744991, #915049 and #669149

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 50 / 6 / 0 / 43

HEX #498991

RGB 73 137 145

HSL 186.67, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 53.33, -18.22, -10.64

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 35 / 40 / 29

HEX #B6766E

RGB 182 118 110

HSL 6.67, 0.33%, 0.57%

LAB 56.12, 24.15, 14.81

 

CMYK 44 / 2 / 0 / 45

HEX #4E898C

RGB 78 137 140

HSL 182.9, 0.28%, 0.43%

LAB 53.39, -18.37, -7.63

 

CMYK 40 / 3 / 0 / 38

HEX #5F9B9F

RGB 95 155 159

HSL 183.75, 0.25%, 0.5%

LAB 60.23, -18.36, -8.24

 

CMYK 37 / 3 / 0 / 30

HEX #70ADB2

RGB 112 173 178

HSL 184.55, 0.3%, 0.57%

LAB 66.94, -18.33, -8.81

 

CMYK 35 / 3 / 0 / 23

HEX #81BFC5

RGB 129 191 197

HSL 185.29, 0.37%, 0.64%

LAB 73.52, -18.29, -9.35

 

CMYK 32 / 3 / 0 / 15

HEX #92D1D8

RGB 146 209 216

HSL 186, 0.47%, 0.71%

LAB 79.99, -18.24, -9.88

 

CMYK 50 / 6 / 0 / 43

HEX #498991

RGB 73 137 145

HSL 186.67, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 53.33, -18.22, -10.64

 

CMYK 56 / 6 / 0 / 51

HEX #38777E

RGB 56 119 126

HSL 186, 0.38%, 0.36%

LAB 46.37, -18.03, -10.02

 

CMYK 64 / 6 / 0 / 58

HEX #27656B

RGB 39 101 107

HSL 185.29, 0.47%, 0.29%

LAB 39.24, -17.68, -9.33

 

CMYK 75 / 6 / 0 / 65

HEX #165358

RGB 22 83 88

HSL 184.55, 0.6%, 0.22%

LAB 31.95, -17.03, -8.53

 

CMYK 93 / 6 / 0 / 73

HEX #054145

RGB 5 65 69

HSL 183.75, 0.86%, 0.15%

LAB 24.46, -15.9, -7.56

 

CMYK 50 / 6 / 0 / 43

HEX #498991

RGB 73 137 145

HSL 186.67, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 53.33, -18.22, -10.64

 

CMYK 50 / 19 / 0 / 43

HEX #497691

RGB 73 118 145

HSL 202.5, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 47.52, -7.62, -19.46

 

CMYK 50 / 32 / 0 / 43

HEX #496291

RGB 73 98 145

HSL 219.17, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 41.53, 4.44, -28.75

 

CMYK 50 / 46 / 0 / 43

HEX #494F91

RGB 73 79 145

HSL 235, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 36.09, 16.58, -37.34

 

CMYK 40 / 50 / 0 / 43

HEX #574991

RGB 87 73 145

HSL 251.67, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 35.67, 24.05, -37.94

 

CMYK 50 / 6 / 0 / 43

HEX #498991

RGB 73 137 145

HSL 186.67, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 53.33, -18.22, -10.64

 

CMYK 50 / 19 / 0 / 43

HEX #497691

RGB 73 118 145

HSL 202.5, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 47.52, -7.62, -19.46

 

CMYK 50 / 32 / 0 / 43

HEX #496291

RGB 73 98 145

HSL 219.17, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 41.53, 4.44, -28.75

 

CMYK 50 / 46 / 0 / 43

HEX #494F91

RGB 73 79 145

HSL 235, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 36.09, 16.58, -37.34

 

CMYK 50 / 50 / 0 / 43

HEX #494991

RGB 73 73 145

HSL 240, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 34.45, 20.47, -39.95

 

CMYK 50 / 6 / 0 / 43

HEX #498991

RGB 73 137 145

HSL 186.67, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 53.33, -18.22, -10.64

 

CMYK 66 / 7 / 0 / 36

HEX #3797A3

RGB 55 151 163

HSL 186.67, 0.5%, 0.43%

LAB 57.65, -23.79, -14.54

 

CMYK 80 / 9 / 0 / 29

HEX #25A5B5

RGB 37 165 181

HSL 186.67, 0.66%, 0.43%

LAB 62.2, -27.51, -17.85

 

CMYK 90 / 10 / 0 / 22

HEX #14B3C7

RGB 20 179 199

HSL 186.7, 0.82%, 0.43%

LAB 66.91, -29.84, -20.72

 

CMYK 99 / 11 / 0 / 15

HEX #02C0D8

RGB 2 192 216

HSL 186.73, 0.98%, 0.43%

LAB 71.33, -31.26, -23.31

 

CMYK 50 / 6 / 0 / 43

HEX #498991

RGB 73 137 145

HSL 186.67, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 53.33, -18.22, -10.64

 

CMYK 29 / 4 / 0 / 50

HEX #5B7B80

RGB 91 123 128

HSL 188.11, 0.17%, 0.43%

LAB 49.43, -10.09, -6.43

 

CMYK 2 / 0 / 0 / 57

HEX #6C6E6E

RGB 108 110 110

HSL 180, 0.01%, 0.43%

LAB 46.27, -0.76, -0.27

 

CMYK 0 / 24 / 27 / 51

HEX #7E605C

RGB 126 96 92

HSL 7.06, 0.16%, 0.43%

LAB 43.62, 11.54, 6.98

 

CMYK 0 / 43 / 49 / 44

HEX #90524A

RGB 144 82 74

HSL 6.86, 0.32%, 0.43%

LAB 41.94, 24.94, 15.94

 

CMYK 50 / 0 / 21 / 43

HEX #499172

RGB 73 145 114

HSL 154.17, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 54.95, -30.26, 9.6

 

CMYK 50 / 0 / 8 / 43

HEX #499185

RGB 73 145 133

HSL 170, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 55.44, -25.64, -0.58

 

CMYK 50 / 5 / 0 / 43

HEX #498A91

RGB 73 138 145

HSL 185.83, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 53.64, -18.75, -10.18

 

CMYK 50 / 18 / 0 / 43

HEX #497791

RGB 73 119 145

HSL 201.67, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 47.82, -8.2, -19

 

CMYK 50 / 31 / 0 / 43

HEX #496491

RGB 73 100 145

HSL 217.5, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 42.12, 3.2, -27.83

 

CMYK 50 / 6 / 0 / 65

HEX #2D555A

RGB 45 85 90

HSL 186.67, 0.33%, 0.26%

LAB 33.55, -12.55, -7.3

 

CMYK 50 / 6 / 0 / 54

HEX #3B6F76

RGB 59 111 118

HSL 187.12, 0.33%, 0.35%

LAB 43.66, -15.31, -9.28

 

CMYK 50 / 6 / 0 / 43

HEX #498991

RGB 73 137 145

HSL 186.67, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 53.33, -18.22, -10.64

 

CMYK 48 / 5 / 0 / 33

HEX #59A2AB

RGB 89 162 171

HSL 186.59, 0.33%, 0.51%

LAB 62.43, -20.31, -11.75

 

CMYK 37 / 4 / 0 / 27

HEX #74B1B9

RGB 116 177 185

HSL 186.96, 0.33%, 0.59%

LAB 68.5, -17.56, -10.32

 

CMYK 50 / 6 / 0 / 43

HEX #498991

RGB 73 137 145

HSL 186.67, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 53.33, -18.22, -10.64

 

CMYK 34 / 50 / 0 / 43

HEX #5F4991

RGB 95 73 145

HSL 258.33, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 36.45, 26.24, -36.65

 

CMYK 0 / 14 / 50 / 43

HEX #917C49

RGB 145 124 73

HSL 42.5, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 52.86, 1.03, 30.7

 

CMYK 50 / 6 / 0 / 43

HEX #498991

RGB 73 137 145

HSL 186.67, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 53.33, -18.22, -10.64

 

CMYK 0 / 50 / 5 / 43

HEX #91498A

RGB 145 73 138

HSL 305.83, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 42.18, 39.74, -22.96

 

CMYK 5 / 0 / 50 / 43

HEX #8A9149

RGB 138 145 73

HSL 65.83, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 58.17, -13.57, 37.04

 

CMYK 50 / 6 / 0 / 43

HEX #498991

RGB 73 137 145

HSL 186.67, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 53.33, -18.22, -10.64

 

CMYK 34 / 50 / 0 / 43

HEX #5F4991

RGB 95 73 145

HSL 258.33, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 36.45, 26.24, -36.65

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 50 / 43

HEX #915049

RGB 145 80 73

HSL 5.83, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 41.59, 26.38, 16.11

 

CMYK 14 / 0 / 50 / 43

HEX #7C9149

RGB 124 145 73

HSL 77.5, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 57.09, -19.45, 35.49

 

CMYK 50 / 6 / 0 / 43

HEX #498991

RGB 73 137 145

HSL 186.67, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 53.33, -18.22, -10.64

 

CMYK 20 / 50 / 0 / 43

HEX #744991

RGB 116 73 145

HSL 275.83, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 38.76, 32.31, -32.83

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 50 / 43

HEX #915049

RGB 145 80 73

HSL 5.83, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 41.59, 26.38, 16.11

 

CMYK 30 / 0 / 50 / 43

HEX #669149

RGB 102 145 73

HSL 95.83, 0.33%, 0.43%

LAB 55.64, -28.15, 33.39

 

Description

Color code: HEX #498991 | qconv.com Color code: HEX #498991 | qconv.com - big

Since the color values are relatively high compared to others, this hue appears lighter to us.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 73 red, 137 green and 145 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
73 137 145 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 50 cyan, 6 magenta, none yellow and 43 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
50% 6% 0% 43% C M Y K

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