Cyan

The color #497973 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 121, 115 and HSL values of 173°, 25%, 38%.

Color Values for #497973

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HEX:
#497973
RGB:
rgb(73,121,115) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(173,25%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(40%, 0%, 5%, 53%) Copied!

Color Composition of #497973

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #497973. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 45.1%

Contrast Analysis for #497973

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 #497973

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #497973

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

Complementary Colors for #497973

The complementary color for #497973 is #79494E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #497973

The analogous colors for #497973 are #49795B and #496779. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #497973

The triadic colors for #497973 are #734979 and #797349. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #497973

These are the darker variations of #497973. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A615C and #2C4945. This progression shows how #497973 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #497973

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D948F and #92AFAB. This progression shows how #497973. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #497973

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #497973. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #497973

Companies and brands that incorporate #497973 in their visual identity.

#497973 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #497973. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #497973 is a cyan with RGB values of 73, 121, 115 and HSL values of 173°, 25%, 38%.

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