Information about #497C6A color

#497C6A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #497C6A belongs to the Spring Green Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 124, 106) (28.6% red, 48.6% green, 41.6% blue), or CMYK 20 / 0 / 7 / 51 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#497C6A presents itself as a moderately toned fresh green-cyan — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dark Green Copper (#4A766E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Viridian (#40826D) and Como (#4C785C).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(73, 124, 106)), which gives #497C6A its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #497C6A: 4.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.4:1 for black. #497C6A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#497C6A color variations

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#497C6A 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #497C6A

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

Viridian color link
Viridian

#40826D

Como color link
Como

#4C785C

Faded Jade color link
Faded Jade

#427977

seibel-green color link
seibel-green

#56826F

Green Copper color link
Green Copper

#527F76

Breaker Bay color link
Breaker Bay

#517B78

Odyssey color link
Odyssey

#4F6D69

Sabbatical color link
Sabbatical

#547377

Green Room color link
Green Room

#388160

Vintage Teal color link
Vintage Teal

#3B7577

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#497C6A
  • RGB73, 124, 106
  • CMYK20, 0, 7, 51
  • CSSrgb(73, 124, 106)
  • HSL159°, 26%, 39%
  • HSL Precise158.824°, 25.888%, 38.627%
  • HSV159°, 41%, 49%
  • HSB159°, 41%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.486, 0.416)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.486, 0.416, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.486, 0.416)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB41.6%
  • Color FamilySpring Green
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID497C6A
  • DECIMAL ID4815978
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01