#488CE0 Color Information

Hex color code: #488CE0

The hex color #488CE0 is a eye-catching blue with RGB values of (72, 140, 224) and HSL of (213°, 71%, 58%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#488CE0

RGB

72, 140, 224

HSL

213°, 71%, 58%

CMYK

68%, 37%, 0%, 12%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #488CE0;
background-color: #488CE0;
border-color: #488CE0;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #488CE0;
border: 2px solid #488CE0;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#488CE0]
text-[#488CE0]
border-[#488CE0]
shadow-[0_0_10px_488CE0]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #488CE0, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #488CE0; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #488CE0; 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 #488CE0; background-color: #488CE015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #488CE020; border-left: 4px solid #488CE0; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #488CE0; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #488CE0 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 140, 224

Red: 72 / Green: 140 / Blue: 224

HSL

213°, 71%, 58%

Hue: 213° / Saturation: 71% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

68%, 37%, 0%, 12%

Cyan: 68% / Magenta: 37% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 12%

What color is #488CE0?

#488CE0 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E09C48

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #488CE0 to RGB:

rgb(72, 140, 224)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #488CE0 to HSL:

hsl(213, 71%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #488CE0 to CMYK:

cmyk(68%, 37%, 0%, 12%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid blue tone, #488CE0 has RGB (72, 140, 224) and HSL (213°, 71%, 58%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #488CE0 is #E09C48, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #48D8E0.

Use #488CE0 in CSS: color: #488CE0 or background-color: #488CE0. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #488CE0

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.10:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #488CE0?

#488CE0 is a vivid blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #488CE0?

#488CE0 in RGB is (72, 140, 224) - 72 red, 140 green, and 224 blue.

How to use #488CE0 in CSS?

Use #488CE0 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #488CE0?

#E09C48 (complementary), #48D8E0 (analogous), and #2066BC (lighter shade) work well with #488CE0.