#497CAB Color Information

Hex color code: #497CAB

#497CAB is a delicate blue color. In RGB it is (73, 124, 171), and in HSL it is (209°, 40%, 48%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#497CAB

RGB

73, 124, 171

HSL

209°, 40%, 48%

CMYK

57%, 27%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #497CAB;
background-color: #497CAB;
border-color: #497CAB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #497CAB;
border: 2px solid #497CAB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#497CAB]
text-[#497CAB]
border-[#497CAB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_497CAB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #497CAB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #497CAB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #497CAB; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #497CAB; background-color: #497CAB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #497CAB20; border-left: 4px solid #497CAB; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #497CAB; }

Related Colors

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Triadic

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #497CAB in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 124, 171

Red: 73 / Green: 124 / Blue: 171

HSL

209°, 40%, 48%

Hue: 209° / Saturation: 40% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

57%, 27%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 57% / Magenta: 27% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #497CAB?

#497CAB is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AB7949

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #497CAB to RGB:

rgb(73, 124, 171)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #497CAB to HSL:

hsl(209, 40%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #497CAB to CMYK:

cmyk(57%, 27%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #497CAB has RGB (73, 124, 171) and HSL (209°, 40%, 48%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #497CAB is #AB7949, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #49ABAA.

Use #497CAB in CSS: color: #497CAB or background-color: #497CAB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #497CAB

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.75:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #497CAB?

#497CAB is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #497CAB?

#497CAB in RGB is (73, 124, 171) - 73 red, 124 green, and 171 blue.

How to use #497CAB in CSS?

Use #497CAB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #497CAB?

#AB7949 (complementary), #49ABAA (analogous), and #325576 (lighter shade) work well with #497CAB.