analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#499DCA — Verdigris
#499DCA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 201° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#499dca
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #499DCA
- f3f9fc
- cfe5f1
- aad1e6
- 86bedc
- 62aad1
- 3d97c7
- 307ca5
- 256181
- 1b465c
- 102a38
- 060f14
Color schemes using #499DCA
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#499DCA FAQ
What color is #499DCA?
#499DCA is a shade of verdigris in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 55% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #499DCA?
#499DCA is rgb(73, 157, 202) in RGB, hsl(201, 55%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(64%, 22%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #499DCA?
White text on this background reaches 3.02:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.96:1.
What colors go well with #499DCA?
Its direct complement is #CA7649. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CA495D and #CAB749 gives you contrast without the vibration.