#497EC4 Hex Color
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#497ec4 is a cool, moderately muted blue with a clear, steady feel rather than a vivid or playful one. Its controlled saturation supports trust and reliability in security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use the hex code as a supporting brand tone or UI accent, with black text for readable small body copy.
Questions about #497ec4
What is #497ec4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #497ec4 is rgb(73, 126, 196), in HSL hsl(214, 51%, 53%) and in CMYK 63%, 36%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #497ec4?
#497ec4 pairs well with charcoal, warm off-white, and muted terracotta because their darker or warmer qualities balance its cool, restrained blue. Use terracotta sparingly for calls to action or small accents, while charcoal supports readable text and structure.
Is #497ec4 readable on white or black?
#497ec4 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.