#488DBB Color Information

Hex color code: #488DBB

The hex color #488DBB is a pastel blue with RGB values of (72, 141, 187) and HSL of (204°, 46%, 51%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#488DBB

RGB

72, 141, 187

HSL

204°, 46%, 51%

CMYK

61%, 25%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#488DBB]
text-[#488DBB]
border-[#488DBB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_488DBB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #488DBB; 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 #488DBB; background-color: #488DBB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #488DBB20; border-left: 4px solid #488DBB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #488DBB; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 141, 187

Red: 72 / Green: 141 / Blue: 187

HSL

204°, 46%, 51%

Hue: 204° / Saturation: 46% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

61%, 25%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 61% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #488DBB?

#488DBB is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BC7749

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #488DBB to RGB:

rgb(72, 141, 187)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #488DBB to HSL:

hsl(204, 46%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #488DBB to CMYK:

cmyk(61%, 25%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #488DBB has RGB (72, 141, 187) and HSL (204°, 46%, 51%). 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 #488DBB is #BC7749, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #49BCB0.

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

Contrast with #488DBB

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.80:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #488DBB?

#488DBB is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #488DBB?

#488DBB in RGB is (72, 141, 187) - 72 red, 141 green, and 187 blue.

How to use #488DBB in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #488DBB?

#BC7749 (complementary), #49BCB0 (analogous), and #326486 (lighter shade) work well with #488DBB.