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Dark Slate Blue

Hex Code #495482

Color Analysis Summary

Color #495482, historically referred to as Dark Slate Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 29% red, 33% green, and 51% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 73, Green: 84, and Blue: 130. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #495482. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 228°, a saturation of 28%, and a lightness index of 40%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 51%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #495482 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)73, 84, 130
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)228°, 28%, 40%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)228°, 44%, 51%
CSS Valuergb(73, 84, 130)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background7.31:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background2.87:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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