#4973ED Hex Code
Color Name: Ultramarine Blue
What is hex #4973ED Color?
The color name of hex code #4973ED is Ultramarine Blue. The RGB values are (73, 115, 237) which means it is composed of
17% red, 27% green and 56% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:69 M:52 Y:0 K:7. In the HSV/HSB scale, #4973ED has a hue of 225°, 69% saturation and a brightness value of 93%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #4973ED Color Codes
| Color Name | Ultramarine Blue |
| RGB Values | (73, 115, 237) |
| CMYK Values | (69%, 52%, 0%, 7%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (225°, 69%, 93%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #3366FF |
| Inverse Color | #B68C12 [Dark Goldenrod] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2727 C |
| Closest RAL | 5012 [Light blue] |
| Complementary Color | #EDC349 [Maize (Crayola)] |
| #4973ED Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8E8E8E |
| Desaturated | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #747474 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #737373 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ADADAD |
Hex #4973ED Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #4973ED is #EDC349 which is called Maize (Crayola). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #4973ED color is offered by #EDC349. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #4973ED are #7149ED and #49C5ED, called Majorelle Blue and Picton Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #4973ED with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #4973ED are #ED7149 (Chinese Orange) and #C5ED49 (Maximum Green Yellow). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#4973ED triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ED4973 (Dark Pink) and #73ED49 (Kiwi) along with #4973ED, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #4973ED has #ED4973 (Dark Pink), #EDC349 (Maize (Crayola)) and #49EDC3 (Turquoise). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #4973ED contains #ED49C5 (Light Deep Pink), #EDC349 (Maize (Crayola)) and #49ED71 (UFO Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #4973ED Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #4973ED rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 4973ED Color
Tints
6D8FF1- 809DF2
- 92ABF4
- A4B9F6
- B6C7F8
- C8D5FA
- DBE3FB
- EDF1FD
Tones
- 5476D7
- 5A77CC
- 5F78C1
- 657AB7
- 6A7BAC
- 707CA1
- 757D96
- 7B7F8B
Shades
- 3A5CBE
- 3351A6
- 2C458E
- 253A77
- 1D2E5F
- 162347
- 0F172F
- 070C18
#4973ED Color Patterns
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
