#497eeb color: Bright blue
#497eeb is rgb(73, 126, 235) in RGB and oklch(61.271% 0.17413 262.829) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Azure
- blue-500
- Black 8%
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About #497eeb
#497eeb is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 61.3% lightness, 0.174 chroma and a hue of 263°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.84:1 contrast and black text 5.47:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Blue Öyster Cult (#5577ee). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-500.
Lighter: #497eeb mixed with white
Darker: #497eeb mixed with black
Calmer: #497eeb with less saturation
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Questions about #497eeb
What color is #497eeb?
#497eeb is bright blue. The closest named color is Bright blue. In RGB it is rgb(73, 126, 235), in HSL hsl(220.37, 80.2%, 60.39%) and in OKLCH oklch(61.271% 0.17413 262.829).
What colors go well with #497eeb?
The complementary color of #497eeb is #ae7900. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0091ce and #8a6ae1. The triadic partners are #d94e50 and #339d31.
Is white or black text more readable on #497eeb?
White text reads better on #497eeb: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.84:1 and black gives 5.47:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #497eeb a warm or cool color?
#497eeb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 263 degrees, its lightness 61.3% and its chroma 0.174.