#497566

A dark, muted green closely aligning with Teal.

About #497566

The hex code #497566 represents a beautifully specific shade of green. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Teal. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 117, 102).

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 38% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow, and 54% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#497566
RGB73, 117, 102
HSL159.5°, 23.2%, 37.3%
CMYK38%, 0%, 13%, 54%
HSV159.5°, 37.6%, 45.9%
LAB45.8, -18.9, 3.5
XYZ11.5, 15.1, 14.9
Decimal4814182

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.22:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.02:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.99:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.42:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #497566; }
.text-color { color: #497566; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #497566; }

Similar Colors

Teal
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