#498EBC Color Information

Hex color code: #498EBC

The hex color #498EBC is a gentle blue with RGB values of (73, 142, 188) and HSL of (204°, 46%, 51%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#498EBC

RGB

73, 142, 188

HSL

204°, 46%, 51%

CMYK

61%, 24%, 0%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#498EBC]
text-[#498EBC]
border-[#498EBC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_498EBC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #498EBC; 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 #498EBC; background-color: #498EBC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #498EBC20; border-left: 4px solid #498EBC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #498EBC; }

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Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 142, 188

Red: 73 / Green: 142 / Blue: 188

HSL

204°, 46%, 51%

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

CMYK

61%, 24%, 0%, 26%

Cyan: 61% / Magenta: 24% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 26%

What color is #498EBC?

#498EBC is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BC7749

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #498EBC to RGB:

rgb(73, 142, 188)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #498EBC to HSL:

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

HEX to CMYK

Convert #498EBC to CMYK:

cmyk(61%, 24%, 0%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle blue tone, #498EBC has RGB (73, 142, 188) and HSL (204°, 46%, 51%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #498EBC is #BC7749, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #49BCB0.

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

Contrast with #498EBC

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.88:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #498EBC?

#498EBC is a subtle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #498EBC?

#498EBC in RGB is (73, 142, 188) - 73 red, 142 green, and 188 blue.

How to use #498EBC in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #498EBC?

#BC7749 (complementary), #49BCB0 (analogous), and #326486 (lighter shade) work well with #498EBC.