#497788

The hexadecimal color code #497788 is a medium, muted shade of Cyan (known as slategray). In the RGB color model, #497788 is comprised of 73 red, 119 green, and 136 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 196 degrees, a saturation of 30%, and a lightness of 41%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 514 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted Cyan atmospheres. Designers searching for Cyan color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #497788.