Information about #4996AB color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4996AB is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(73, 150, 171) — 28.6% red, 58.8% green, 67.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 38 / 8 / 0 / 33. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4996AB presents itself as a confidently colored cyan — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Moderate Cerulean (#4A91A8). Nearby in the Register you will also find Moderate Arctic Blue (#4A9CA8) and Such Fun (#489EA8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(73, 150, 171)), which gives #4996AB its character. If you plan to put text on a #4996AB background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. #4996AB has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4996AB color variations

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#4996AB color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #4996AB

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

#4996AB color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4996AB
  • RGB73, 150, 171
  • CMYK38, 8, 0, 33
  • HSL193°, 40%, 48%
  • HSL Precise192.857°, 40.164%, 47.843%
  • HSV193°, 57%, 67%
  • HSB193°, 57%, 67%
  • HEX ID4996AB
  • DECIMAL ID4822699
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB67.1%
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