#4478A6 Color Information

Hex color code: #4478A6

#4478A6 is a pastel blue color. In RGB it is (68, 120, 166), and in HSL it is (208°, 42%, 46%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameSteel Blue
HEX
#4478A6
RGB
68, 120, 166
HSL
208°, 42%, 46%
CMYK
59%, 28%, 0%, 35%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #4478A6;
background-color: #4478A6;
border-color: #4478A6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #4478A6;
border: 2px solid #4478A6;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#4478A6]
text-[#4478A6]
border-[#4478A6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_4478A6]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4478A6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #4478A6; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #4478A6; 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 #4478A6; background-color: #4478A615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #4478A620; border-left: 4px solid #4478A6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #4478A6; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #4478A6 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

68, 120, 166

Red: 68 / Green: 120 / Blue: 166

HSL

208°, 42%, 46%

Hue: 208° / Saturation: 42% / Lightness: 46%

CMYK

59%, 28%, 0%, 35%

Cyan: 59% / Magenta: 28% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 35%

What color is #4478A6?

#4478A6 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #4478A6 to RGB:

rgb(68, 120, 166)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #4478A6 to HSL:

hsl(208, 42%, 46%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #4478A6 to CMYK:

cmyk(59%, 28%, 0%, 35%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#4478A6 is a gentle blue color with RGB values of 68, 120, 166 and HSL of 208°, 42%, 46%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #4478A6 is #A77244, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #44A7A3.

Use #4478A6 in CSS: color: #4478A6 or background-color: #4478A6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #4478A6

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.48:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4478A6?

#4478A6 is a gentle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #4478A6?

#4478A6 in RGB is (68, 120, 166) - 68 red, 120 green, and 166 blue.

How to use #4478A6 in CSS?

Use #4478A6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #4478A6?

#A77244 (complementary), #44A7A3 (analogous), and #2E5170 (lighter shade) work well with #4478A6.