#497AB6 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(73, 122, 182)

HSL:hsl(213, 43%, 50%)

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HEX

#497AB6

RGB

73, 122, 182

HSL

213°, 43%, 50%

HSV

213°, 60%, 71%

CMYK

60%, 33%, 0%, 29%

Color Conversion

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HEX

#497AB6

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #497AB6 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#497AB6

10%#416EA4

20%#3A6292

30%#335580

40%#2C496D

50%#243D5B

60%#1D3149

70%#162537

80%#0F1824

90%#070C12

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#497AB6

10%#5B87BE

20%#6D95C5

30%#7FA2CC

40%#92AFD3

50%#A4BDDB

60%#B6CAE2

70%#C8D7E9

80%#DBE4F0

90%#EDF2F8

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #497AB6.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #497AB6 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#497AB6

Contrast ratio4.74:1

WCAG levelAA

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#497AB6

Contrast ratio4.43:1

WCAG levelFail

Recommended text preview

Text color#000000

Background#497AB6

Contrast ratio4.74:1

WCAG levelAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

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Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #497AB6 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #497AB6 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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