#479DA3 Color Information

Hex color code: #479DA3

#479DA3 is a subtle cyan color. In RGB it is (71, 157, 163), and in HSL it is (184°, 39%, 46%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCadet Blue
HEX
#479DA3
RGB
71, 157, 163
HSL
184°, 39%, 46%
CMYK
56%, 4%, 0%, 36%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #479DA3;
background-color: #479DA3;
border-color: #479DA3;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #479DA3;
border: 2px solid #479DA3;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#479DA3]
text-[#479DA3]
border-[#479DA3]
shadow-[0_0_10px_479DA3]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #479DA3, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #479DA3; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #479DA3; 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 #479DA3; background-color: #479DA315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #479DA320; border-left: 4px solid #479DA3; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #479DA3; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #479DA3 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 157, 163

Red: 71 / Green: 157 / Blue: 163

HSL

184°, 39%, 46%

Hue: 184° / Saturation: 39% / Lightness: 46%

CMYK

56%, 4%, 0%, 36%

Cyan: 56% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 36%

What color is #479DA3?

#479DA3 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #479DA3 to RGB:

rgb(71, 157, 163)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #479DA3 to HSL:

hsl(184, 39%, 46%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #479DA3 to CMYK:

cmyk(56%, 4%, 0%, 36%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle cyan tone, #479DA3 has RGB (71, 157, 163) and HSL (184°, 39%, 46%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #479DA3 is #A34E48, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #48A37B.

Use #479DA3 in CSS: color: #479DA3 or background-color: #479DA3. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #479DA3

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.62:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #479DA3?

#479DA3 is a gentle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #479DA3?

#479DA3 in RGB is (71, 157, 163) - 71 red, 157 green, and 163 blue.

How to use #479DA3 in CSS?

Use #479DA3 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #479DA3?

#A34E48 (complementary), #48A37B (analogous), and #306A6E (lighter shade) work well with #479DA3.