#488BEF Color Information

Hex color code: #488BEF

The hex color #488BEF is a eye-catching blue with RGB values of (72, 139, 239) and HSL of (216°, 84%, 61%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#488BEF

RGB

72, 139, 239

HSL

216°, 84%, 61%

CMYK

70%, 42%, 0%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#488BEF]
text-[#488BEF]
border-[#488BEF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_488BEF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #488BEF; 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 #488BEF; background-color: #488BEF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #488BEF20; border-left: 4px solid #488BEF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #488BEF; }

Related Colors

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Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 139, 239

Red: 72 / Green: 139 / Blue: 239

HSL

216°, 84%, 61%

Hue: 216° / Saturation: 84% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

70%, 42%, 0%, 6%

Cyan: 70% / Magenta: 42% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 6%

What color is #488BEF?

#488BEF is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EFAC48

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #488BEF to RGB:

rgb(72, 139, 239)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #488BEF to HSL:

hsl(216, 84%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #488BEF to CMYK:

cmyk(70%, 42%, 0%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold blue tone, #488BEF has RGB (72, 139, 239) and HSL (216°, 84%, 61%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #488BEF is #EFAC48, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #48DEEF.

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

Contrast with #488BEF

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.21:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #488BEF?

#488BEF is a bold blue color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #488BEF?

#488BEF in RGB is (72, 139, 239) - 72 red, 139 green, and 239 blue.

How to use #488BEF in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #488BEF?

#EFAC48 (complementary), #48DEEF (analogous), and #1362D8 (lighter shade) work well with #488BEF.