#497B9C

Color Details

HEX
#497B9C
RGB
rgb(73, 123, 156)
HSL
hsl(204, 36%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(53%, 21%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 4.60:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #497b9c
Contrast 4.60:1 AA
White on #497b9c
Contrast 4.57:1 AA
#497b9c on Black
Contrast 4.60:1 AA
#497b9c on White
Contrast 4.57:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#6d95b0
#92b0c4
#b6cad7
#3a627d
#2c4a5e
#1d313e

Complement & Analogous

#9c6a49
#49529c
#499c94

Triadic

#9c497b
#7b9c49

Monochrome

#1d313e #2c4a5e #497b9c #92b0c4 #b6cad7 #dbe5eb

Analogous

#499c94 #80bab4 #497b9c #6d75b0 #49529c #3a427d

Complementary Mix

#2c4a5e #497b9c #92b0c4 #9c6a49 #bf9e89 #65452f

Nearby Colors

#497b9b
#497b9d
#497b8c
#497bac

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About #497B9C

#497B9C converts to RGB(73, 123, 156) and HSL(204, 36%, 45%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#497B9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #497B9C?
RGB: 73, 123, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(73, 123, 156)
Is #497B9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #497B9C?
Complement: #9c6a49.
Does #497B9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.57:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.60:1 (AA (normal text)).