Zenith
Also known as: Tech Wave, Antarctic Blue, Storm Blue, Biedermeier Blue
With its cool undertone, Zenith (#497A9F) comes across as steady and dependable. Designers reach for it 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Zenith
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.60:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.57:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Zenith background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Zenith
Zenith with its complement
Soft neighbors of Zenith
Zenith triad
Similar colors
- Beach View#4F7694 · ΔE 2.4
- Naval#41729F · ΔE 3.6
- Muted Blue#3B719F · ΔE 3.9
- Windsurfing#3A7099 · ΔE 4.0
- Sail On#4575AD · ΔE 4.2
- Clean Slate#577396 · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Zenith is closest to Woodgrain.
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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