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Delphinium Blue (#496CB5)

Luminance: 15% · Nearest standard name: Delphinium Blue

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DELPHINIUM BLUE
#496CB5
rgb(73, 108, 181) · hsl(221°, 43%, 50%)
HEX#496CB5
RGB73, 108, 181
HSL221°, 43%, 50%
HSV / HSB221°, 60%, 71%
CMYK (Print)60%, 40%, 0%, 29%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#496CB5#B69449

Analogous

#49A2B6#496CB5#5D49B6

Triadic

#496CB5#B6496B#6BB649

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)5.13:1

Sample text rendered with #496CB5 on white

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS
Against Dark (#0F172A)3.48:1

Sample text rendered with #496CB5 on dark

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: PASS

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Delphinium Blue (#496CB5)

Delphinium Blue (#496CB5) is a distinct shade within the Blue chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 15% and a cool color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#496CB5
RGB Space73, 108, 181
HSL Values221°, 43%, 50%
HSV / HSB221°, 60%, 71%
CMYK Ink60%, 40%, 0%, 29%
TemperatureCool

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Delphinium Blue

Geometric intervals calculated from #496CB5 on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#B69449

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Delphinium Blue with its polar opposite (#B69449) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#49A2B6 · #5D49B6

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Delphinium Blue for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#B65D49 · #A2B649

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Delphinium Blue, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#B6496B · #6BB649

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#B649A2 · #B69449 · #49B65D

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Delphinium Blue

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 43% and lightness of 50%, Delphinium Blue (#496CB5) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow
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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

This color projects authority, intelligence, and calm dependability. Universally trusted across enterprise software and fintech products.

Optimal Industry Verticals

Fintech, Enterprise SaaS, Healthcare, Cloud Infrastructure. Combining Delphinium Blue with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Delphinium Blue

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-496cb5: #496CB5;
  --color-496cb5-rgb: 73, 108, 181;
  --color-496cb5-hsl: 221deg 43% 50%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '496cb5': '#496CB5',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Delphinium Blue (#496CB5)

Authoritative answers covering Delphinium Blue color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Delphinium Blue (#496CB5)?
Delphinium Blue is defined by the HEX code #496CB5. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:73, G:108, B:181. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:221°, Saturation:43%, Lightness:50%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 221°, 60%, 71%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:60%, M:40%, Y:0%, K:29%.
Does Delphinium Blue (#496CB5) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Delphinium Blue achieves a contrast ratio of 5.13:1 (Passing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Passing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 3.48:1 (Failing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Delphinium Blue (#496CB5)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #496CB5 is #B69449. When placed side-by-side, #496CB5 and #B69449 create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Delphinium Blue in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
With a saturation of 43% and lightness of 50%, Delphinium Blue (#496CB5) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.
How can I copy and export Delphinium Blue into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Delphinium Blue in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #496CB5; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Delphinium Blue using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Delphinium Blue (#496CB5) belong to?
Delphinium Blue belongs to the Blue family (Cool spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Blue Color Guide.