#497CB6
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #497CB6
The hex code #497CB6 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. 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 182.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 60% Cyan, 32% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 29% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#497CB6
RGB73, 124, 182
HSL211.9°, 42.7%, 50.0%
CMYK60%, 32%, 0%, 29%
HSV211.9°, 59.9%, 71.4%
LAB50.9, 0.7, -35.7
XYZ18.4, 19.2, 47.0
Decimal4816054
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.34:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.84:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.15:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.12:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #497CB6;
}
.text-color {
color: #497CB6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #497CB6;
}