#497D6C

Color Details

HEX
#497D6C
RGB
rgb(73, 125, 108)
HSL
hsl(160, 26%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(42%, 0%, 14%, 51%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 4.74:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #497d6c
Contrast 4.43:1 Fail
White on #497d6c
Contrast 4.74:1 AA
#497d6c on Black
Contrast 4.43:1 Fail
#497d6c on White
Contrast 4.74:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#6d9789
#92b1a7
#b6cbc4
#3a6456
#2c4b41
#1d322b

Complement & Analogous

#7d4a5b
#4a757d
#4a7d52

Triadic

#6c4a7d
#7d6c4a

Monochrome

#1d322b #2c4b41 #497d6c #92b1a7 #b6cbc4 #dbe5e2

Analogous

#4a7d52 #80a486 #497d6c #6e9197 #4a757d #3b5e64

Complementary Mix

#2c4b41 #497d6c #92b1a7 #7d4a5b #ab8994 #51303b

Nearby Colors

#497d6b
#497d6d
#497d5c
#497d7c

Embed #497D6C swatch

Embed this swatch

Use this HTML on your site (free with a link):

Open image

About #497D6C

#497D6C converts to RGB(73, 125, 108) and HSL(160, 26%, 39%). 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.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#497D6C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #497D6C?
RGB: 73, 125, 108. Copy as CSS: rgb(73, 125, 108)
Is #497D6C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #497D6C?
Complement: #7d4a5b.
Does #497D6C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.74:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.43:1 (AA (large text)).