#488CE5 Color Information

Hex color code: #488CE5

The hex color #488CE5 is a vivid blue with RGB values of (72, 140, 229) and HSL of (214°, 75%, 59%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#488CE5

RGB

72, 140, 229

HSL

214°, 75%, 59%

CMYK

69%, 39%, 0%, 10%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #488CE5;
background-color: #488CE5;
border-color: #488CE5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #488CE5;
border: 2px solid #488CE5;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#488CE5]
text-[#488CE5]
border-[#488CE5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_488CE5]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #488CE5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #488CE5; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #488CE5; 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 #488CE5; background-color: #488CE515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #488CE520; border-left: 4px solid #488CE5; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #488CE5; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #488CE5 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 140, 229

Red: 72 / Green: 140 / Blue: 229

HSL

214°, 75%, 59%

Hue: 214° / Saturation: 75% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

69%, 39%, 0%, 10%

Cyan: 69% / Magenta: 39% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 10%

What color is #488CE5?

#488CE5 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E5A148

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #488CE5 to RGB:

rgb(72, 140, 229)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #488CE5 to HSL:

hsl(214, 75%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #488CE5 to CMYK:

cmyk(69%, 39%, 0%, 10%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking blue tone, #488CE5 has RGB (72, 140, 229) and HSL (214°, 75%, 59%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #488CE5 is #E5A148, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #48DAE5.

Use #488CE5 in CSS: color: #488CE5 or background-color: #488CE5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #488CE5

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.16:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #488CE5?

#488CE5 is a striking blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #488CE5?

#488CE5 in RGB is (72, 140, 229) - 72 red, 140 green, and 229 blue.

How to use #488CE5 in CSS?

Use #488CE5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #488CE5?

#E5A148 (complementary), #48DAE5 (analogous), and #1C65C4 (lighter shade) work well with #488CE5.