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#497e8b

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HEX#497e8b
HEX8#497e8bff
RGBrgb(73, 126, 139)
CMYK[0.47,0.09,0,0.45]
Name#497e8b
HCL[221.94,18.76,49.74]
oklab[0.56,-0.05,-0.03]
Num4816523
HSI[190.71,0.35,0.44]
lab[49.74,-13.96,-12.54]
Lighten
#7eafbb
Darken
#264148
Saturate
#348ba0
Desaturate
#5e7176
Greyscale
#6a6a6a
Brighten
#7cb1be

Color harmonies of #497e8b

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.
#497e8b
#8b497e
#7e8b49

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.
#497e8b
#77498b
#8b5649
#5d8b49

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.
#497e8b
#5fa5b5
#76cbe0
#060a0b
#1c3136
#335760

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.
#497e8b
#498b7e
#498b8b
#497e8b
#49718b
#49648b

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#497e8b
#63498b
#8b7e49

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
#e5edee
#d8e3e6
#cbdade
#bed1d6
#b1c8cd
#a4bfc5
#97b5bd
#8aacb4
#7da3ac
#709aa4
#63909c
#568793
#497e8b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#05090a
#0a1214
#101b1e
#152428
#1a2d32
#1f363c
#253f46
#2a484f
#2f5159
#345a63
#39636d
#3f6c77
#447581
#497e8b

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #497e8b colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.525 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!
4.64 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!

Color Palettes #497e8b

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Use #497e8b in CSS

#497e8b as Background Color in CSS
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#497e8b as Text Color in CSS
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#497e8b as Border Color in CSS
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