#497992 Hex Color
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Dusty blue with a heavy gray undertone, #497992 reads muted and steady rather than bright. That low saturation makes it a dependable base for finance, healthcare, and government branding. White text passes AA contrast over this hex code at 4.7:1, so it works as a button or banner color. It pairs well with warm terracotta, which keeps the gray from turning flat.
Questions about #497992
What is #497992 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #497992 is rgb(73, 121, 146), in HSL hsl(201, 33%, 43%) and in CMYK 50%, 17%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #497992?
Warm accents like terracotta and muted coral lift its gray undertone and stop it from reading flat. For a quieter scheme, try sand, off-white, or a deeper slate blue.
Does #497992 read as a warm or cool color?
It reads cool. The blue hue and low saturation give it a cold, ashy cast with no warmth in its undertone, which suits calm, controlled design contexts.
Is #497992 readable on white or black?
#497992 has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.