Information about #497497 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #497497 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 116, 151) (28.6% red, 45.5% green, 59.2% blue), or CMYK 31 / 14 / 0 / 41 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#497497 presents itself as a softly balanced azure — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Antique Blue (#4E7B96). Nearby in the Register you will also find Queen Blue (#436B95) and Stormy Blue (#507B9C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(73, 116, 151)), which gives #497497 its character. If you plan to put text on a #497497 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. #497497 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#497497 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#497497 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#497497 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#497497 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#497497 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#497497 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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#976C49
#976C49

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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#979449
#979449

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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#974974
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#6C4997
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#944997
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#976C49
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#4D9749
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Nearest named colors to #497497

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Antique Blue color link
Antique Blue

#4E7B96

Queen Blue color link
Queen Blue

#436B95

Stormy Blue color link
Stormy Blue

#507B9C

San Marino color link
San Marino

#4E6C9D

Jelly Bean Blue color link
Jelly Bean Blue

#44798E

Norwester color link
Norwester

#48798A

Breakwater color link
Breakwater

#536893

Panorama color link
Panorama

#597499

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

Blue Yonder color link
Blue Yonder

#5072A7

#497497 color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#497497
  • RGB73, 116, 151
  • CMYK31, 14, 0, 41
  • HSL207°, 35%, 44%
  • HSL Precise206.923°, 34.821%, 43.922%
  • HSV207°, 52%, 59%
  • HSB207°, 52%, 59%
  • HEX ID497497
  • DECIMAL ID4813975
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.2%
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