Iris Blue color hex code is #49589C

What is Iris Blue Color?

Iris Blue has the hex code #49589C. The equivalent RGB values are (73, 88, 156), which means it is composed of 23% red, 28% green and 49% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:53 M:44 Y:0 K:39. In the HSV/HSB scale, Iris Blue has a hue of 229°, 53% saturation and a brightness value of 61%.
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.

Included in the RAL Design list with the number 290 40 40, Iris Blue hex code is #49589C with equivalent RGB (73, 88, 156). It is not a web color and cannot be applied to web pages by name. However, it can be used in HTML and CSS code by the hex, RGB or HSL values.
FYI, Iris Blue's CMYK numbers and corresponding Pantone (PMS) color value mentioned on this page have been calculated from the hexadecimal code and are only approximations.

RAL is a popular color matching system used in several European countries including Germany, France, Italy and the UK. Please note that RAL Design catalogue is for interior colors and is different from the original RAL Classic list.

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Iris Blue Color Codes

Hex Code	#49589C
RGB Values	(73, 88, 156)
CMYK Values	(53%, 44%, 0%, 39%)
HSV/HSB Values	(229°, 53%, 61%)
Closest Web Safe	#336699
Inverse Color	#B6A763 [Olive Green]
Closest Pantone®	7670 C
Closest RAL	5023 [Distant blue]
Complementary Color	#9C8D49 [Dark Tan]

Iris Blue Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#6A6A6A
Desaturated	#737373
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#5B5B5B
Weighted Average (Luma)	#5A5A5A
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#9B9B9B

Iris Blue Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 49589C. Complementary color is 9C8D49

Complementary Palette

The complement of Iris Blue is Dark Tan with the hex code #9C8D49. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #49589C color is offered by #9C8D49. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (49589C, 64499C and 49829C)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Iris Blue (#49589C) are Dark Lavender (#64499C) and Jelly Bean Blue (#49829C). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Iris Blue with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (49589C, 9C6349 and 829C49)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Iris Blue (#49589C) are #9C6349 (Redwood) and #829C49 (Moss Green). 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.

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Triadic color palette with (49589C, 9C4958 and 589C49)

Triadic Palette

Iris Blue triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9C4958 (Middle Red Purple) and #589C49 (May Green) along with #49589C create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (49589C, 9C4958, 9C8D49 and 499C8D)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Iris Blue has four colors - #9C4958 (Middle Red Purple), #9C8D49 (Dark Tan) and #499C8D (Zomp) in addition to the base color (#49589C). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (49589C, 9C4982, 9C8D49 and 499C63)

Square Palette

Iris Blue square color palette has #9C4982 (Magenta Haze), #9C8D49 (Dark Tan) and #499C63 (Middle 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.

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Iris Blue Color Rainbow Palette

Our Iris Blue rainbow color palette is based on the RGB 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.

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