Information about #497E74 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #497E74 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 126, 116) (28.6% red, 49.4% green, 45.5% blue), or CMYK 21 / 0 / 4 / 51 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A moderately toned aqua cyan, #497E74 holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Faded Jade (#427977). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Green Copper (#527F76) and Breaker Bay (#517B78).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(73, 126, 116)), which gives #497E74 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #497E74: 4.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.5:1 for black. #497E74 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#497E74 color variations

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#497E74 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 #497E74

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

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#497E74
  • RGB73, 126, 116
  • CMYK21, 0, 4, 51
  • HSL169°, 27%, 39%
  • HSL Precise168.679°, 26.633%, 39.02%
  • HSV169°, 42%, 49%
  • HSB169°, 42%, 49%
  • HEX ID497E74
  • DECIMAL ID4816500
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.5%
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