#478399 Color Information

Hex color code: #478399

#478399 is a gentle blue color. In RGB it is (71, 131, 153), and in HSL it is (196°, 37%, 44%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#478399

RGB

71, 131, 153

HSL

196°, 37%, 44%

CMYK

54%, 14%, 0%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #478399;
background-color: #478399;
border-color: #478399;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #478399;
border: 2px solid #478399;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#478399]
text-[#478399]
border-[#478399]
shadow-[0_0_10px_478399]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #478399, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #478399; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #478399; 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 #478399; background-color: #47839915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #47839920; border-left: 4px solid #478399; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #478399; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #478399 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 131, 153

Red: 71 / Green: 131 / Blue: 153

HSL

196°, 37%, 44%

Hue: 196° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

54%, 14%, 0%, 40%

Cyan: 54% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 40%

What color is #478399?

#478399 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9A5D47

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #478399 to RGB:

rgb(71, 131, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #478399 to HSL:

hsl(196, 37%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #478399 to CMYK:

cmyk(54%, 14%, 0%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #478399 has RGB (71, 131, 153) and HSL (196°, 37%, 44%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #478399 is #9A5D47, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #479A86.

Use #478399 in CSS: color: #478399 or background-color: #478399. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #478399

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.97:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #478399?

#478399 is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #478399?

#478399 in RGB is (71, 131, 153) - 71 red, 131 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #478399 in CSS?

Use #478399 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #478399?

#9A5D47 (complementary), #479A86 (analogous), and #2F5765 (lighter shade) work well with #478399.