#497eec color: Bright blue
#497eec is rgb(73, 126, 236) in RGB and oklch(61.337% 0.17545 262.932) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Azure
- blue-500
- Black 7%
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About #497eec
#497eec is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 61.3% lightness, 0.175 chroma and a hue of 263°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.83:1 contrast and black text 5.48:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Blue Öyster Cult (#5577ee). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-500.
Lighter: #497eec mixed with white
Darker: #497eec mixed with black
Calmer: #497eec with less saturation
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Questions about #497eec
What color is #497eec?
#497eec is bright blue. The closest named color is Bright blue. In RGB it is rgb(73, 126, 236), in HSL hsl(220.49, 81.09%, 60.59%) and in OKLCH oklch(61.337% 0.17545 262.932).
What colors go well with #497eec?
The complementary color of #497eec is #ae7a00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0091cf and #8a6ae2. The triadic partners are #d94e50 and #329d31.
Is white or black text more readable on #497eec?
White text reads better on #497eec: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.83:1 and black gives 5.48:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #497eec a warm or cool color?
#497eec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 263 degrees, its lightness 61.3% and its chroma 0.175.