#297A83 color
The hex color #297A83 is a dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 16.1% red, 47.8% green and 51.4% blue (41, 122, 131).
Its hue angle is 186°, with 52% saturation and 34% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 69% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 49% black.
The closest named color is Diver’s Eden (#3A797E), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.99:1).
#297A83 color codes
| HEX | #297A83 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(41, 122, 131) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(16.1%, 47.8%, 51.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(186, 52%, 34%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(186, 69%, 51%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(69%, 7%, 0%, 49%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(47.01, -20.98, -12.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(47.01, 24.2, 209.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.969, 16.028, 23.931) | |
| Decimal | 2718339 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #297A83, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #297A83 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.99:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #297A83 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.99:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #297A83 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#707584Protanopia
no red cones#636b83Deuteranopia
no green cones#007f7dTritanopia
no blue cones#6f6f6fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #297a83; }
.text { color: #297a83; }
.border { border: 2px solid #297a83; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(41 122 131 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #297a83, #294d83); }
Similar colors
#3a797eDiver’s Eden#327a88Panorama#1b7d8dBermuda#3e7a85Mysterious Blue#247e81Jade Jewel#41767bOcean Slumber#407577Ming#4a7d82Submerged
Closest common color name: Teal.
Questions
- What color is #297A83?
- #297A83 is a dark, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Diver’s Eden. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #297A83?
- The RGB value is 41, 122, 131: 41 red, 122 green and 131 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #297A83?
- The complementary color is #833229, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #297A83?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.21:1 and white text 4.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.