#498BEE Color Information

Hex color code: #498BEE

The hex color #498BEE is a bold blue with RGB values of (73, 139, 238) and HSL of (216°, 83%, 61%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#498BEE

RGB

73, 139, 238

HSL

216°, 83%, 61%

CMYK

69%, 42%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#498BEE]
text-[#498BEE]
border-[#498BEE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_498BEE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #498BEE; 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 #498BEE; background-color: #498BEE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #498BEE20; border-left: 4px solid #498BEE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #498BEE; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 139, 238

Red: 73 / Green: 139 / Blue: 238

HSL

216°, 83%, 61%

Hue: 216° / Saturation: 83% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

69%, 42%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 69% / Magenta: 42% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #498BEE?

#498BEE is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EEAC49

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #498BEE to RGB:

rgb(73, 139, 238)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #498BEE to HSL:

hsl(216, 83%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #498BEE to CMYK:

cmyk(69%, 42%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking blue tone, #498BEE has RGB (73, 139, 238) and HSL (216°, 83%, 61%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #498BEE is #EEAC49, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #49DEEE.

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

Contrast with #498BEE

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 #498BEE?

#498BEE is a striking blue color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #498BEE?

#498BEE in RGB is (73, 139, 238) - 73 red, 139 green, and 238 blue.

How to use #498BEE in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #498BEE?

#EEAC49 (complementary), #49DEEE (analogous), and #1462D7 (lighter shade) work well with #498BEE.