royalblue

#497FD4

Cool

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB73, 127, 212
CMYK66, 40, 0, 17
HSL217°, 62%, 56%
LAB53, 3, -50
Closest Library Match
blue-50092% Match

Readability

3.98On WhiteFAIL
5.26On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #497FD4

The hexadecimal color code #497FD4 is a medium, vibrant shade of Blue (known as royalblue). In the RGB color model, #497FD4 is comprised of 73 red, 127 green, and 212 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 217 degrees, a saturation of 62%, and a lightness of 56%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 499 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create vibrant Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue 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 #497FD4.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind