#479DDF Color Information

Hex color code: #479DDF

The hex color #479DDF is a peaceful blue with RGB values of (71, 157, 223) and HSL of (206°, 70%, 58%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#479DDF

RGB

71, 157, 223

HSL

206°, 70%, 58%

CMYK

68%, 30%, 0%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #479DDF;
background-color: #479DDF;
border-color: #479DDF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #479DDF;
border: 2px solid #479DDF;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#479DDF]
text-[#479DDF]
border-[#479DDF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_479DDF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #479DDF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #479DDF; 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 #479DDF; background-color: #479DDF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #479DDF20; border-left: 4px solid #479DDF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #479DDF; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 157, 223

Red: 71 / Green: 157 / Blue: 223

HSL

206°, 70%, 58%

Hue: 206° / Saturation: 70% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

68%, 30%, 0%, 13%

Cyan: 68% / Magenta: 30% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 13%

What color is #479DDF?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DF8A49

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #479DDF to RGB:

rgb(71, 157, 223)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #479DDF to HSL:

hsl(206, 70%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #479DDF to CMYK:

cmyk(68%, 30%, 0%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A cool blue tone, #479DDF has RGB (71, 157, 223) and HSL (206°, 70%, 58%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #479DDF is #DF8A49, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #49DFD5.

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

Contrast with #479DDF

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.16:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #479DDF?

#479DDF is a cool blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #479DDF?

#479DDF in RGB is (71, 157, 223) - 71 red, 157 green, and 223 blue.

How to use #479DDF in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #479DDF?

#DF8A49 (complementary), #49DFD5 (analogous), and #2178BA (lighter shade) work well with #479DDF.