#498AE4 Color Information

Hex color code: #498AE4

The hex color #498AE4 is a dynamic blue with RGB values of (73, 138, 228) and HSL of (215°, 74%, 59%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameCornflower Blue
HEX
#498AE4
RGB
73, 138, 228
HSL
215°, 74%, 59%
CMYK
68%, 39%, 0%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #498AE4;
background-color: #498AE4;
border-color: #498AE4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #498AE4;
border: 2px solid #498AE4;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#498AE4]
text-[#498AE4]
border-[#498AE4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_498AE4]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #498AE4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #498AE4; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #498AE4; 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 #498AE4; background-color: #498AE415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #498AE420; border-left: 4px solid #498AE4; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #498AE4; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #498AE4 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 138, 228

Red: 73 / Green: 138 / Blue: 228

HSL

215°, 74%, 59%

Hue: 215° / Saturation: 74% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

68%, 39%, 0%, 11%

Cyan: 68% / Magenta: 39% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 11%

What color is #498AE4?

#498AE4 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #498AE4 to RGB:

rgb(73, 138, 228)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #498AE4 to HSL:

hsl(215, 74%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #498AE4 to CMYK:

cmyk(68%, 39%, 0%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic blue tone, #498AE4 has RGB (73, 138, 228) and HSL (215°, 74%, 59%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #498AE4 is #E4A349, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #49D7E4.

Use #498AE4 in CSS: color: #498AE4 or background-color: #498AE4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #498AE4

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.04:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #498AE4?

#498AE4 is a dynamic blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #498AE4?

#498AE4 in RGB is (73, 138, 228) - 73 red, 138 green, and 228 blue.

How to use #498AE4 in CSS?

Use #498AE4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #498AE4?

#E4A349 (complementary), #49D7E4 (analogous), and #1D62C3 (lighter shade) work well with #498AE4.