#498798 Color Information

Hex color code: #498798

The hex color #498798 is a pastel cyan with RGB values of (73, 135, 152) and HSL of (193°, 35%, 44%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#498798

RGB

73, 135, 152

HSL

193°, 35%, 44%

CMYK

52%, 11%, 0%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #498798;
background-color: #498798;
border-color: #498798;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #498798;
border: 2px solid #498798;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#498798]
text-[#498798]
border-[#498798]
shadow-[0_0_10px_498798]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #498798, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #498798; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #498798; 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 #498798; background-color: #49879815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49879820; border-left: 4px solid #498798; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #498798; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #498798 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 135, 152

Red: 73 / Green: 135 / Blue: 152

HSL

193°, 35%, 44%

Hue: 193° / Saturation: 35% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

52%, 11%, 0%, 40%

Cyan: 52% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 40%

What color is #498798?

#498798 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

975A49

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #498798 to RGB:

rgb(73, 135, 152)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #498798 to HSL:

hsl(193, 35%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #498798 to CMYK:

cmyk(52%, 11%, 0%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel cyan tone, #498798 has RGB (73, 135, 152) and HSL (193°, 35%, 44%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #498798 is #975A49, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #499781.

Use #498798 in CSS: color: #498798 or background-color: #498798. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #498798

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.20:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #498798?

#498798 is a pastel cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #498798?

#498798 in RGB is (73, 135, 152) - 73 red, 135 green, and 152 blue.

How to use #498798 in CSS?

Use #498798 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #498798?

#975A49 (complementary), #499781 (analogous), and #305964 (lighter shade) work well with #498798.