Zenith

#497A9F

Also known as: Tech Wave , Antarctic Blue , Storm Blue , Biedermeier Blue

Zenith is a medium, gentle blue that reads as steady and dependable. It earns its place in corporate branding and SaaS products. Set it against a brown accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 4.60:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.

Reference

Zenith color codes

HEX: #497A9F
RGB: rgb(73, 122, 159)
RGBA: rgba(73, 122, 159, 1)
HSL: hsl(206, 37%, 45%)
HSV: hsv(206, 54%, 62%)
CMYK: cmyk(54%, 23%, 0%, 38%)
LAB: lab(48.9 -8.8 -25.4)
OKLCH: oklch(56.0% 0.079 242.5)

Analysis

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Gamut

The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

Undertone

The subtle secondary bias in a color that seems neutral. A gray can have a blue or green undertone; a white can lean warm or cool. Undertones decide whether two near-neutrals clash or agree.Full glossary entry →

CoolWarm

cool

Nearest standard colors

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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →

CSS: steelblue #4682B4 · ΔE 4.0
RAL 5012: Light blue #3481B8 · ΔE 4.4 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Zenith works

Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.

Copy as: every ecosystem

Variations

Tints, shades, and tones of Zenith

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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Harmonies

Color harmonies

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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →

Palettes built from Zenith by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Accessibility

Contrast & accessibility

Aa on white

contrast 4.60:1

AA pass AAA fail AA large pass

Aa on black

contrast 4.57:1

AA pass AAA fail AA large pass

Best text color on a Zenith background: #ffffff

Palettes

Palettes featuring Zenith

Zenith with its complement

Soft neighbors of Zenith

Zenith triad

Explore

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Zenith is closest to Woodgrain .

FAQ

Zenith FAQs

What color is Zenith?

Zenith is a medium blue with the hex code #497A9F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 206°, 37% saturation, and 45% lightness.

What is the hex code for Zenith?

The hex code for Zenith is #497A9F. In RGB it's rgb(73, 122, 159), and in CMYK it's cmyk(54%, 23%, 0%, 38%).

What colors go well with Zenith?

Zenith pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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