#477BED Color Information

Hex color code: #477BED

The hex color #477BED is a dynamic blue with RGB values of (71, 123, 237) and HSL of (221°, 82%, 60%). It is widely used in graphic design.

Try:
Color NameRoyal Blue
HEX
#477BED
RGB
71, 123, 237
HSL
221°, 82%, 60%
CMYK
70%, 48%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #477BED;
background-color: #477BED;
border-color: #477BED;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #477BED;
border: 2px solid #477BED;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#477BED]
text-[#477BED]
border-[#477BED]
shadow-[0_0_10px_477BED]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #477BED, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #477BED; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #477BED; 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 #477BED; background-color: #477BED15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #477BED20; border-left: 4px solid #477BED; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #477BED; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #477BED in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 123, 237

Red: 71 / Green: 123 / Blue: 237

HSL

221°, 82%, 60%

Hue: 221° / Saturation: 82% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

70%, 48%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 70% / Magenta: 48% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #477BED?

#477BED is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #477BED to RGB:

rgb(71, 123, 237)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #477BED to HSL:

hsl(221, 82%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #477BED to CMYK:

cmyk(70%, 48%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching blue tone, #477BED has RGB (71, 123, 237) and HSL (221°, 82%, 60%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #477BED is #EDB845, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #45CEED.

Use #477BED in CSS: color: #477BED or background-color: #477BED. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #477BED

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.32:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #477BED?

#477BED is a eye-catching blue color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #477BED?

#477BED in RGB is (71, 123, 237) - 71 red, 123 green, and 237 blue.

How to use #477BED in CSS?

Use #477BED directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #477BED?

#EDB845 (complementary), #45CEED (analogous), and #1550D1 (lighter shade) work well with #477BED.