#497C87

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #497C87?

RGB(73, 124, 135), HSL(190.6, 29.8%, 40.8%), CMYK(45.9%, 8.1%, 0.0%, 47.1%).

Q: Does #497C87 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.65:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#497C87 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 73, 124, 135, in HSL 190.6°, 29.8%, 40.8%, and in CMYK 45.9%, 8.1%, 0.0%, 47.1%. The nearest named color is cadetblue 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#497C87

RGB

73, 124, 135

HSL

190.6, 29.8%, 40.8%

HSV

190.6, 45.9%, 52.9%

CMYK

45.9%, 8.1%, 0.0%, 47.1%

OKLCH

0.5548 0.0573 213.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: cadetblue 4

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.