#478CDB Color Information

Hex color code: #478CDB

#478CDB is a serene blue color. In RGB it is (71, 140, 219), and in HSL it is (212°, 67%, 57%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#478CDB

RGB

71, 140, 219

HSL

212°, 67%, 57%

CMYK

68%, 36%, 0%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#478CDB]
text-[#478CDB]
border-[#478CDB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_478CDB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #478CDB; 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 #478CDB; background-color: #478CDB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #478CDB20; border-left: 4px solid #478CDB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #478CDB; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 140, 219

Red: 71 / Green: 140 / Blue: 219

HSL

212°, 67%, 57%

Hue: 212° / Saturation: 67% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

68%, 36%, 0%, 14%

Cyan: 68% / Magenta: 36% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 14%

What color is #478CDB?

#478CDB is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DB9648

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #478CDB to RGB:

rgb(71, 140, 219)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #478CDB to HSL:

hsl(212, 67%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #478CDB to CMYK:

cmyk(68%, 36%, 0%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#478CDB is a cool blue color with RGB values of 71, 140, 219 and HSL of 212°, 67%, 57%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #478CDB is #DB9648, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #48D6DB.

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

Contrast with #478CDB

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.04:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #478CDB?

#478CDB is a cool blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #478CDB?

#478CDB in RGB is (71, 140, 219) - 71 red, 140 green, and 219 blue.

How to use #478CDB in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #478CDB?

#DB9648 (complementary), #48D6DB (analogous), and #2366B3 (lighter shade) work well with #478CDB.