Cyan

The color #497CA0 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 124, 160 and HSL values of 205°, 37%, 46%.

Color Values for #497CA0

Below are the different color format representations for #497CA0. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#497CA0
RGB:
rgb(73,124,160) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(205,37%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(54%, 23%, 0%, 37%) Copied!

Color Composition of #497CA0

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #497CA0. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 48.6%
Blue: 62.7%

Contrast Analysis for #497CA0

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 #497CA0

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #497CA0

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

Complementary Colors for #497CA0

The complementary color for #497CA0 is #A16E4A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #497CA0

The analogous colors for #497CA0 are #4AA199 and #4A51A1. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #497CA0

The triadic colors for #497CA0 are #A14A7D and #7DA14A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #497CA0

These are the darker variations of #497CA0. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A6380 and #2C4A60. This progression shows how #497CA0 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #497CA0

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D96B3 and #92B0C6. This progression shows how #497CA0. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #497CA0

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #497CA0. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #497CA0

Companies and brands that incorporate #497CA0 in their visual identity.

#497CA0 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #497CA0. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #497CA0 is a cyan with RGB values of 73, 124, 160 and HSL values of 205°, 37%, 46%.

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