#497CAF

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #497CAF

The precise color #497CAF is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 124, and 175.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 58% Cyan, 29% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 31% Black. With a hue angle of 210.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#497CAF
RGB73, 124, 175
HSL210.0°, 41.1%, 48.6%
CMYK58%, 29%, 0%, 31%
HSV210.0°, 58.3%, 68.6%
LAB50.6, -1.6, -32.2
XYZ17.7, 18.9, 43.3
Decimal4816047

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.79:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.19:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.07:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #497CAF; }
.text-color { color: #497CAF; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #497CAF; }

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