Color swatch image showing #497E6F with RGB(73,126,111) values

#497E6F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #497E6F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#497E6F Color Information

#497E6F RGB value is (73, 126, 111). The hex color red value is 73, green is 126, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 163°, saturation of 27 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 42 percent, 0 percent, 12 percent, 51 percent.

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#497E6F Color Meaning

Color #497E6F signifies stability, renewal, and grounded growth. #497E6F subdued green carries an earthy depth that encourages calm focus. As a result, color #497E6F feels natural, reliable, and composed. From a psychological perspective, color #497E6F fosters balance and resilience. #497E6F helps regulate emotions and promotes sustained concentration. Designers often use color #497E6F in spaces meant for study, reflection, or restorative activity. Symbolically, color #497E6F connects to forests, endurance, and regenerative life. #497E6F mirrors the quiet persistence of nature. Spiritually, color #497E6F represents rootedness, patience, and harmonious growth, encouraging a connection to both inner and outer environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #497E6F 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
#497E6F
RGB
rgb(73, 126, 111)
HSL
hsl(163°, 27%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(42%, 0%, 12%, 51%)
HSV
hsv(163°, 42%, 49%)
XYZ
13.0778 17.4859 17.7248
Yxy
17.4859 0.2708 0.3621
Hunter Lab
41.8161 -1.3770 0.1620
CIE-Lab
48.8665 -21.4691 2.6352

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red73 / 255 (29%)
29%
Green126 / 255 (49%)
49%
Blue111 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Key (Black)51 / 100 (51%)
51%

Color Variations

#497E6F 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

#497E6F 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 #497E6F 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+)

4.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #497E6F 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

#497E6F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #497E6F;

Text Color

color: #497E6F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #497E6F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #497E6F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #497E6F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #497E6F 0%, #2c4c43 100%);

#497E6F Color FAQs

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