#497CF4 Hex Color
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#497cf4 is a bright, highly saturated blue with a cool, clean appearance. Its strong intensity conveys energy, trust, and control, making it effective for calls to action, technology interfaces, and security-focused branding. Use it as a bold accent alongside white or dark navy rather than a full-page background. The hex code is #497cf4, with black text offering about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #497cf4
What is #497cf4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #497cf4 is rgb(73, 124, 244), in HSL hsl(222, 89%, 62%) and in CMYK 70%, 49%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #497cf4?
#497cf4 pairs well with white, black, and navy, which let its saturated blue stand out while keeping layouts clean and focused across interfaces, buttons, dashboards, and security-oriented visual systems without clutter.
Where does #497cf4 work best?
#497cf4 works best as a bold accent for calls to action, links, navigation states, technology interfaces, and security-focused branding rather than as a full-page background, where its brightness can overwhelm content.
Does #497cf4 read as warm or cool?
#497cf4 reads as a cool blue because its strong blue channel and clean, vivid appearance create a crisp visual temperature, supporting interfaces and brands that need to feel clear, controlled, and energetic.
Is #497cf4 readable on white or black?
#497cf4 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.