Song of the Sea color: hex code #4A73A8
Song of the Sea has the hex code #4A73A8. It is a desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29% red, 45.1% green and 65.9% blue (74, 115, 168).
Its hue angle is 214°, with 39% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 56% cyan, 32% magenta, 0% yellow and 34% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.87:1).
Song of the Sea (#4A73A8) color codes
| HEX | #4A73A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(74, 115, 168) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29%, 45.1%, 65.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(214, 39%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(214, 56%, 66%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(56%, 32%, 0%, 34%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(47.68, 1.71, -32.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(47.68, 32.76, 273) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.02, 16.543, 39.387) | |
| Decimal | 4879272 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Song of the Sea, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #4A73A8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.87:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4A73A8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.87:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #4A73A8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5d76aaProtanopia
no red cones#526da7Deuteranopia
no green cones#097f86Tritanopia
no blue cones#717171Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4a73a8; }
.text { color: #4a73a8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4a73a8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(74 115 168 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4a73a8, #504aa8); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Steel Blue.
See #4A73A8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #4A73A8?
- #4A73A8 is a desaturated azure known as Song of the Sea. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Song of the Sea?
- The RGB value is 74, 115, 168: 74 red, 115 green and 168 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Song of the Sea?
- The complementary color is #A87F4A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4A73A8?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.31:1 and white text 4.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.