#4490AB Color Information

Hex color code: #4490AB

#4490AB is a delicate blue color. In RGB it is (68, 144, 171), and in HSL it is (196°, 43%, 47%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#4490AB

RGB

68, 144, 171

HSL

196°, 43%, 47%

CMYK

60%, 16%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #4490AB;
background-color: #4490AB;
border-color: #4490AB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #4490AB;
border: 2px solid #4490AB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#4490AB]
text-[#4490AB]
border-[#4490AB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_4490AB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4490AB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #4490AB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #4490AB; color: #000000; }

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 #4490AB; background-color: #4490AB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #4490AB20; border-left: 4px solid #4490AB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #4490AB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #4490AB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

68, 144, 171

Red: 68 / Green: 144 / Blue: 171

HSL

196°, 43%, 47%

Hue: 196° / Saturation: 43% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

60%, 16%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 60% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #4490AB?

#4490AB is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AB6044

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #4490AB to RGB:

rgb(68, 144, 171)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #4490AB to HSL:

hsl(196, 43%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #4490AB to CMYK:

cmyk(60%, 16%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#4490AB is a pastel blue color with RGB values of 68, 144, 171 and HSL of 196°, 43%, 47%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #4490AB is #AB6044, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #44AB93.

Use #4490AB in CSS: color: #4490AB or background-color: #4490AB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #4490AB

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.82:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4490AB?

#4490AB is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #4490AB?

#4490AB in RGB is (68, 144, 171) - 68 red, 144 green, and 171 blue.

How to use #4490AB in CSS?

Use #4490AB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #4490AB?

#AB6044 (complementary), #44AB93 (analogous), and #2F6275 (lighter shade) work well with #4490AB.