#497961 Color Meaning and Information

#497961 Color Information

#497961 RGB value is (73, 121, 97). The hex color red value is 73, green is 121, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 150°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 40 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent, 53 percent.

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#497961 Color Meaning

Color #497961 signifies stability, renewal, and grounded growth. #497961 subdued green carries an earthy depth that encourages calm focus. As a result, color #497961 feels natural, reliable, and composed. From a psychological perspective, color #497961 fosters balance and resilience. #497961 helps regulate emotions and promotes sustained concentration. Designers often use color #497961 in spaces meant for study, reflection, or restorative activity. Symbolically, color #497961 connects to forests, endurance, and regenerative life. #497961 mirrors the quiet persistence of nature. Spiritually, color #497961 represents rootedness, patience, and harmonious growth, encouraging a connection to both inner and outer environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #497961 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#497961

RGB

rgb(73, 121, 97)

HSL

hsl(150°, 25%, 38%)

CMYK

cmyk(40%, 0%, 20%, 53%)

HSV

hsv(150°, 40%, 47%)

XYZ

11.7427 15.9543 13.7698

Yxy

15.9543 0.2832 0.3847

Hunter Lab

39.9428 -1.2705 0.4240

CIE-Lab

46.9144 -22.1560 8.0842

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red73 / 255 (29%)

29%

Green121 / 255 (47%)

47%

Blue97 / 255 (38%)

38%

CMYK Values

Cyan40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)

53%

Color Variations

#497961 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#497961 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #497961 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#497961

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.01:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.01:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.01:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #497961 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#497961

protanopia

#5e5e67

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #497961;

Text Color

color: #497961;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #497961;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #49796140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #497961;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #497961 0%, #2c493b 100%);

Related Colors

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