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#497b8a

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HEX#497b8a
HEX8#497b8aff
RGBrgb(73, 123, 138)
CMYK[0.47,0.11,0,0.46]
Name#497b8a
HCL[226.82,18.38,48.78]
oklab[0.55,-0.05,-0.04]
Num4815754
HSI[192.73,0.34,0.44]
lab[48.78,-12.57,-13.4]
Lighten
#7eadbb
Darken
#264047
Saturate
#34869f
Desaturate
#5e7075
Greyscale
#696969
Brighten
#7caebd

Color harmonies of #497b8a

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#497b8a
#8a497b
#7b8a49

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#497b8a
#78498a
#8a5849
#5a8a49

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#497b8a
#5fa1b4
#76c7df
#06090a
#1c2f35
#33555f

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#497b8a
#498a7f
#49888a
#497b8a
#496e8a
#49618a

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#497b8a
#65498a
#8a7f49

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#f2f6f7
#e5ecee
#d8e3e6
#cbd9de
#bed0d5
#b1c6cd
#a4bdc5
#97b4bc
#8aaab4
#7da1ab
#7097a3
#638e9b
#568492
#497b8a

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#05090a
#0a1214
#101a1e
#152327
#1a2c31
#1f353b
#253e45
#2a464f
#2f4f59
#345863
#39616c
#3f6976
#447280
#497b8a

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #497b8a colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.684 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
4.483 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #497b8a

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Use #497b8a in CSS

#497b8a as Background Color in CSS
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#497b8a as Text Color in CSS
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#497b8a as Border Color in CSS
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