#497CDB
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Cornflowerblue.
About #497CDB
The hex code #497CDB represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Cornflowerblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 124, 219).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 67% Cyan, 43% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 14% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#497CDB
RGB73, 124, 219
HSL219.0°, 67.0%, 57.3%
CMYK67%, 43%, 0%, 14%
HSV219.0°, 66.7%, 85.9%
LAB52.9, 13.5, -53.7
XYZ22.7, 20.9, 69.9
Decimal4816091
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.05:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.19:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.87:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.41:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #497CDB;
}
.text-color {
color: #497CDB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #497CDB;
}