Cyan

The color #497974 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 121, 116 and HSL values of 174°, 25%, 38%.

Color Values for #497974

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HEX:
#497974
RGB:
rgb(73,121,116) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(174,25%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(40%, 0%, 4%, 53%) Copied!

Color Composition of #497974

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #497974. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 45.5%

Contrast Analysis for #497974

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 #497974

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #497974

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

Complementary Colors for #497974

The complementary color for #497974 is #79494E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #497974

The analogous colors for #497974 are #49795C and #496679. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #497974

The triadic colors for #497974 are #744979 and #797449. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #497974

These are the darker variations of #497974. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A615D and #2C4946. This progression shows how #497974 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #497974

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D9490 and #92AFAC. This progression shows how #497974. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #497974

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #497974. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #497974

Companies and brands that incorporate #497974 in their visual identity.

#497974 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #497974. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #497974 is a cyan with RGB values of 73, 121, 116 and HSL values of 174°, 25%, 38%.

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