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#497E58 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #497E58 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#497E58 Color Information

#497E58 RGB value is (73, 126, 88). The hex color red value is 73, green is 126, and blue is 88. Its HSL format shows a hue of 137°, saturation of 27 percent, and lightness of39 percent. The CMYK process values are 42 percent, 0 percent, 30 percent, 51percent.

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#497E58 Color Meaning

color #497E58 signifies dense vitality, ecological intelligence, and protective growth. #497E58 deep green—reminiscent of rainforest canopies—evokes biodiversity, shade, and layered life. Psychologically, Color #497E58 reduces anxiety by simulating immersion in nature, even in urban or digital contexts. Unlike lime greens that shout “eco,” #497E58 whispers sustainability through maturity and depth. In conservation branding, #497E58 conveys stewardship rather than exploitation—ideal for reforestation NGOs, sustainable agriculture, or biophilic architecture. Spiritually, #497E58 represents interconnectedness: every organism matters within the whole. Use color #497E58 when your message must feel rooted, responsible, and alive with quiet purpose—never trendy or tokenistic.

Color Conversion

Convert #497E58 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
#497E58
RGB
rgb(73, 126, 88)
HSL
hsl(137°, 27%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(42%, 0%, 30%, 51%)
HSV
hsv(137°, 42%, 49%)
XYZ
11.9700 17.0428 11.8912
Yxy
17.0428 0.2926 0.4167
Hunter Lab
41.2829 -1.6230 0.8111
CIE-Lab
48.3139 -26.5916 15.2873

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red73 / 255 (29%)
29%
Green126 / 255 (49%)
49%
Blue88 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Key (Black)51 / 100 (51%)
51%

Color Variations

#497E58 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

#497E58 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 #497E58 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #497E58 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #497E58;

Text Color

color: #497E58;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #497E58;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #497E5840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #497E58;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #497E58 0%, #2c4c35 100%);

#497E58 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #497E58 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.