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#497E69 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #497E69 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#497E69 Color Information

#497E69 RGB value is (73, 126, 105). The hex color red value is 73, green is 126, and blue is 105. Its HSL format shows a hue of 156°, saturation of 27 percent, and lightness of39 percent. The CMYK process values are 42 percent, 0 percent, 17 percent, 51percent.

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#497E69 Color Meaning

Color #497E69 signifies stability, renewal, and grounded growth. #497E69 subdued green carries an earthy depth that encourages calm focus. As a result, color #497E69 feels natural, reliable, and composed. From a psychological perspective, color #497E69 fosters balance and resilience. #497E69 helps regulate emotions and promotes sustained concentration. Designers often use color #497E69 in spaces meant for study, reflection, or restorative activity. Symbolically, color #497E69 connects to forests, endurance, and regenerative life. #497E69 mirrors the quiet persistence of nature. Spiritually, color #497E69 represents rootedness, patience, and harmonious growth, encouraging a connection to both inner and outer environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #497E69 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
#497E69
RGB
rgb(73, 126, 105)
HSL
hsl(156°, 27%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(42%, 0%, 17%, 51%)
HSV
hsv(156°, 42%, 49%)
XYZ
12.7583 17.3581 16.0426
Yxy
17.3581 0.2764 0.3761
Hunter Lab
41.6631 -1.4487 0.3509
CIE-Lab
48.7081 -22.9054 5.9322

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red73 / 255 (29%)
29%
Green126 / 255 (49%)
49%
Blue105 / 255 (41%)
41%

CMYK Values

Cyan42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Key (Black)51 / 100 (51%)
51%

Color Variations

#497E69 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

#497E69 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 #497E69 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+)

4.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #497E69 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

#497E69

protanopia

#60606e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #497E69;

Text Color

color: #497E69;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #497E69;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #497E6940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #497E69;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #497E69 0%, #2c4c3f 100%);

#497E69 Color FAQs

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