Information about #4997C1 color

#4997C1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4997C1 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(73, 151, 193) — 28.6% red, 59.2% green, 75.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 47 / 16 / 0 / 24. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4997C1 is a confidently colored steel-blue azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Hemisphere (#4E93BA). Nearby in the Register you will also find Silk Blue (#488AC7) and Celestial Blue (#4997D0).

The recipe behind #4997C1 is rgb(73, 151, 193), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #4997C1 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #4997C1 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4997C1 color variations

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#4997C1 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #4997C1

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Hemisphere color link
Hemisphere

#4E93BA

Silk Blue color link
Silk Blue

#488AC7

Aquarius color link
Aquarius

#43A8C5

Monge Blue color link
Monge Blue

#4D8DB2

Boston Blue color link
Boston Blue

#3B91B4

Toto color link
Toto

#519DAF

Subzero color link
Subzero

#5B8DBD

Cool Blue color link
Cool Blue

#4984B8

Float color link
Float

#4C81C3

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4997C1
  • RGB73, 151, 193
  • CMYK47, 16, 0, 24
  • CSSrgb(73, 151, 193)
  • HSL201°, 49%, 52%
  • HSL Precise201°, 49.18%, 52.157%
  • HSV201°, 62%, 76%
  • HSB201°, 62%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.757
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.592, 0.757)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.592, 0.757, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.592, 0.757)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB75.7%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID4997C1
  • DECIMAL ID4822977
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01