#498CD4 Color Information

Hex color code: #498CD4

#498CD4 is a tranquil blue color. In RGB it is (73, 140, 212), and in HSL it is (211°, 62%, 56%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#498CD4

RGB

73, 140, 212

HSL

211°, 62%, 56%

CMYK

66%, 34%, 0%, 17%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #498CD4;
background-color: #498CD4;
border-color: #498CD4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #498CD4;
border: 2px solid #498CD4;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#498CD4]
text-[#498CD4]
border-[#498CD4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_498CD4]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #498CD4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #498CD4; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #498CD4; 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 #498CD4; background-color: #498CD415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #498CD420; border-left: 4px solid #498CD4; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #498CD4; }

Related Colors

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Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #498CD4 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 140, 212

Red: 73 / Green: 140 / Blue: 212

HSL

211°, 62%, 56%

Hue: 211° / Saturation: 62% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

66%, 34%, 0%, 17%

Cyan: 66% / Magenta: 34% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 17%

What color is #498CD4?

#498CD4 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

D49149

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #498CD4 to RGB:

rgb(73, 140, 212)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #498CD4 to HSL:

hsl(211, 62%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #498CD4 to CMYK:

cmyk(66%, 34%, 0%, 17%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A peaceful blue tone, #498CD4 has RGB (73, 140, 212) and HSL (211°, 62%, 56%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #498CD4 is #D49149, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #49D2D4.

Use #498CD4 in CSS: color: #498CD4 or background-color: #498CD4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #498CD4

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.99:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #498CD4?

#498CD4 is a peaceful blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #498CD4?

#498CD4 in RGB is (73, 140, 212) - 73 red, 140 green, and 212 blue.

How to use #498CD4 in CSS?

Use #498CD4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #498CD4?

#D49149 (complementary), #49D2D4 (analogous), and #2866A9 (lighter shade) work well with #498CD4.