#478AB6 Color Information

Hex color code: #478AB6

The hex color #478AB6 is a soft blue with RGB values of (71, 138, 182) and HSL of (204°, 44%, 50%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#478AB6

RGB

71, 138, 182

HSL

204°, 44%, 50%

CMYK

61%, 24%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #478AB6;
background-color: #478AB6;
border-color: #478AB6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #478AB6;
border: 2px solid #478AB6;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#478AB6]
text-[#478AB6]
border-[#478AB6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_478AB6]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #478AB6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #478AB6; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #478AB6; 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 #478AB6; background-color: #478AB615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #478AB620; border-left: 4px solid #478AB6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #478AB6; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #478AB6 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 138, 182

Red: 71 / Green: 138 / Blue: 182

HSL

204°, 44%, 50%

Hue: 204° / Saturation: 44% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

61%, 24%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 61% / Magenta: 24% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #478AB6?

#478AB6 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B87447

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #478AB6 to RGB:

rgb(71, 138, 182)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #478AB6 to HSL:

hsl(204, 44%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #478AB6 to CMYK:

cmyk(61%, 24%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #478AB6 has RGB (71, 138, 182) and HSL (204°, 44%, 50%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #478AB6 is #B87447, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #47B8AC.

Use #478AB6 in CSS: color: #478AB6 or background-color: #478AB6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #478AB6

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.58:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #478AB6?

#478AB6 is a soft blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #478AB6?

#478AB6 in RGB is (71, 138, 182) - 71 red, 138 green, and 182 blue.

How to use #478AB6 in CSS?

Use #478AB6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #478AB6?

#B87447 (complementary), #47B8AC (analogous), and #326181 (lighter shade) work well with #478AB6.