#468AAA Color Information

Hex color code: #468AAA

#468AAA is a subtle blue color. In RGB it is (70, 138, 170), and in HSL it is (199°, 42%, 47%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#468AAA

RGB

70, 138, 170

HSL

199°, 42%, 47%

CMYK

59%, 19%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #468AAA;
background-color: #468AAA;
border-color: #468AAA;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #468AAA;
border: 2px solid #468AAA;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#468AAA]
text-[#468AAA]
border-[#468AAA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_468AAA]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #468AAA, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #468AAA; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #468AAA; 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 #468AAA; background-color: #468AAA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #468AAA20; border-left: 4px solid #468AAA; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #468AAA; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Split Complementary

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #468AAA in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

70, 138, 170

Red: 70 / Green: 138 / Blue: 170

HSL

199°, 42%, 47%

Hue: 199° / Saturation: 42% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

59%, 19%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 59% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #468AAA?

#468AAA is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AA6546

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #468AAA to RGB:

rgb(70, 138, 170)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #468AAA to HSL:

hsl(199, 42%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #468AAA to CMYK:

cmyk(59%, 19%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#468AAA is a pastel blue color with RGB values of 70, 138, 170 and HSL of 199°, 42%, 47%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #468AAA is #AA6546, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #46AA98.

Use #468AAA in CSS: color: #468AAA or background-color: #468AAA. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #468AAA

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.48:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #468AAA?

#468AAA is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #468AAA?

#468AAA in RGB is (70, 138, 170) - 70 red, 138 green, and 170 blue.

How to use #468AAA in CSS?

Use #468AAA directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #468AAA?

#AA6546 (complementary), #46AA98 (analogous), and #2F5E74 (lighter shade) work well with #468AAA.