#487699 Color Information

Hex color code: #487699

#487699 is a gentle blue color. In RGB it is (72, 118, 153), and in HSL it is (206°, 36%, 44%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#487699

RGB

72, 118, 153

HSL

206°, 36%, 44%

CMYK

53%, 23%, 0%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #487699;
background-color: #487699;
border-color: #487699;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #487699;
border: 2px solid #487699;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#487699]
text-[#487699]
border-[#487699]
shadow-[0_0_10px_487699]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #487699, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #487699; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #487699; color: #FFFFFF; }

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 #487699; background-color: #48769915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48769920; border-left: 4px solid #487699; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #487699; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #487699 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 118, 153

Red: 72 / Green: 118 / Blue: 153

HSL

206°, 36%, 44%

Hue: 206° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

53%, 23%, 0%, 40%

Cyan: 53% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 40%

What color is #487699?

#487699 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

996B48

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #487699 to RGB:

rgb(72, 118, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #487699 to HSL:

hsl(206, 36%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #487699 to CMYK:

cmyk(53%, 23%, 0%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#487699 is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 72, 118, 153 and HSL of 206°, 36%, 44%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #487699 is #996B48, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #489993.

Use #487699 in CSS: color: #487699 or background-color: #487699. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #487699

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.33:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #487699?

#487699 is a subtle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #487699?

#487699 in RGB is (72, 118, 153) - 72 red, 118 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #487699 in CSS?

Use #487699 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #487699?

#996B48 (complementary), #489993 (analogous), and #2F4D65 (lighter shade) work well with #487699.