#33498E Color Information

Hex color code: #33498E

The hex color #33498E is a gentle blue with RGB values of (51, 73, 142) and HSL of (225°, 47%, 38%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#33498E

RGB

51, 73, 142

HSL

225°, 47%, 38%

CMYK

64%, 49%, 0%, 44%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #33498E;
background-color: #33498E;
border-color: #33498E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #33498E;
border: 2px solid #33498E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#33498E]
text-[#33498E]
border-[#33498E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_33498E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #33498E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #33498E; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #33498E; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #33498E; background-color: #33498E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #33498E20; border-left: 4px solid #33498E; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #33498E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #33498E in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

51, 73, 142

Red: 51 / Green: 73 / Blue: 142

HSL

225°, 47%, 38%

Hue: 225° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

64%, 49%, 0%, 44%

Cyan: 64% / Magenta: 49% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 44%

What color is #33498E?

#33498E is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8E7833

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #33498E to RGB:

rgb(51, 73, 142)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #33498E to HSL:

hsl(225, 47%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #33498E to CMYK:

cmyk(64%, 49%, 0%, 44%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #33498E has RGB (51, 73, 142) and HSL (225°, 47%, 38%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #33498E is #8E7833, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #33788E.

Use #33498E in CSS: color: #33498E or background-color: #33498E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #33498E

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.48:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #33498E?

#33498E is a pastel blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #33498E?

#33498E in RGB is (51, 73, 142) - 51 red, 73 green, and 142 blue.

How to use #33498E in CSS?

Use #33498E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #33498E?

#8E7833 (complementary), #33788E (analogous), and #1F2D56 (lighter shade) work well with #33498E.