Cyan

The color #497472 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 116, 114 and HSL values of 177°, 23%, 37%.

Color Values for #497472

Below are the different color format representations for #497472. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#497472
RGB:
rgb(73,116,114) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(177,23%,37%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(37%, 0%, 2%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #497472

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #497472. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 45.5%
Blue: 44.7%

Contrast Analysis for #497472

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #497472

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #497472

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #497472

The complementary color for #497472 is #74494B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #497472

The analogous colors for #497472 are #49745C and #496174. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #497472

The triadic colors for #497472 are #724974 and #747249. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #497472

These are the darker variations of #497472. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A5D5B and #2C4644. This progression shows how #497472 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #497472

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D908E and #92ACAA. This progression shows how #497472. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #497472

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #497472. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #497472

Companies and brands that incorporate #497472 in their visual identity.

#497472 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #497472. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #497472 is a cyan with RGB values of 73, 116, 114 and HSL values of 177°, 23%, 37%.

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