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#4997BC color code is #4997BC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4997bc.

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#4997BC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4997BC is 0.2718. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.26:1 against white and 6.44:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4997BC on white3.26:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#4997BC on black6.44:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #4997BC3.26:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #4997BC6.44:1AA

#4997BC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4997BC?+
The hex code for #4997BC is #4997BC. In RGB it's rgb(73, 151, 188), and in HSL it's hsl(199, 46%, 51%).
What is the RGB value of #4997BC?+
#4997BC in RGB is (73, 151, 188). Written in CSS: rgb(73, 151, 188).
What is the CMYK value of #4997BC?+
#4997BC converts to CMYK(61%, 20%, 0%, 26%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4997BC.
Is #4997bc a warm or cool color?+
#4997BC (#4997BC) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 199° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4997bc belong to?+
#4997BC belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 199°, 46%, 51% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #4997bc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4997BC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.26:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4997bc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4997BC (#4997BC) is 631 C Pantone 631 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4997BC in design

Practical guidance for using #4997bc (#4997BC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#4997BC (#4997BC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.4:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4997BC (#4997BC) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#4997BC flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#4997BC works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.