Cyan

The color #497F9C is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 127, 156 and HSL values of 201°, 36%, 45%.

Color Values for #497F9C

Below are the different color format representations for #497F9C. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#497F9C
RGB:
rgb(73,127,156) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(201,36%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(53%, 19%, 0%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #497F9C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #497F9C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 49.8%
Blue: 61.2%

Contrast Analysis for #497F9C

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 #497F9C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #497F9C

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

Complementary Colors for #497F9C

The complementary color for #497F9C is #9C6649. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #497F9C

The analogous colors for #497F9C are #499C90 and #49569C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #497F9C

The triadic colors for #497F9C are #9C497F and #7F9C49. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #497F9C

These are the darker variations of #497F9C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A667D and #2C4C5E. This progression shows how #497F9C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #497F9C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D99B0 and #92B2C4. This progression shows how #497F9C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #497F9C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #497F9C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #497F9C

Companies and brands that incorporate #497F9C in their visual identity.

#497F9C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #497F9C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #497F9C is a cyan with RGB values of 73, 127, 156 and HSL values of 201°, 36%, 45%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #497F9C including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.