#449BBB Color Information

Hex color code: #449BBB

A subtle blue shade, #449BBB appears as (68, 155, 187) in RGB and (196°, 47%, 50%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#449BBB

RGB

68, 155, 187

HSL

196°, 47%, 50%

CMYK

64%, 17%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #449BBB;
background-color: #449BBB;
border-color: #449BBB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #449BBB;
border: 2px solid #449BBB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#449BBB]
text-[#449BBB]
border-[#449BBB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_449BBB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #449BBB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #449BBB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #449BBB; 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 #449BBB; background-color: #449BBB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #449BBB20; border-left: 4px solid #449BBB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #449BBB; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #449BBB in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

68, 155, 187

Red: 68 / Green: 155 / Blue: 187

HSL

196°, 47%, 50%

Hue: 196° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

64%, 17%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 64% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #449BBB?

#449BBB is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BB6444

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #449BBB to RGB:

rgb(68, 155, 187)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #449BBB to HSL:

hsl(196, 47%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #449BBB to CMYK:

cmyk(64%, 17%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #449BBB has RGB (68, 155, 187) and HSL (196°, 47%, 50%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #449BBB is #BB6444, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #44BB9F.

Use #449BBB in CSS: color: #449BBB or background-color: #449BBB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #449BBB

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.65:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #449BBB?

#449BBB is a soft blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #449BBB?

#449BBB in RGB is (68, 155, 187) - 68 red, 155 green, and 187 blue.

How to use #449BBB in CSS?

Use #449BBB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #449BBB?

#BB6444 (complementary), #44BB9F (analogous), and #2F6D83 (lighter shade) work well with #449BBB.