#499BBC Color Information

Hex color code: #499BBC

The hex color #499BBC is a subtle blue with RGB values of (73, 155, 188) and HSL of (197°, 46%, 51%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#499BBC

RGB

73, 155, 188

HSL

197°, 46%, 51%

CMYK

61%, 18%, 0%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #499BBC;
background-color: #499BBC;
border-color: #499BBC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #499BBC;
border: 2px solid #499BBC;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#499BBC]
text-[#499BBC]
border-[#499BBC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_499BBC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #499BBC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #499BBC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #499BBC; 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 #499BBC; background-color: #499BBC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #499BBC20; border-left: 4px solid #499BBC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #499BBC; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #499BBC in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 155, 188

Red: 73 / Green: 155 / Blue: 188

HSL

197°, 46%, 51%

Hue: 197° / Saturation: 46% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

61%, 18%, 0%, 26%

Cyan: 61% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 26%

What color is #499BBC?

#499BBC is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BC6949

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #499BBC to RGB:

rgb(73, 155, 188)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #499BBC to HSL:

hsl(197, 46%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #499BBC to CMYK:

cmyk(61%, 18%, 0%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#499BBC is a soft blue color with RGB values of 73, 155, 188 and HSL of 197°, 46%, 51%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #499BBC is #BC6949, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #49BCA3.

Use #499BBC in CSS: color: #499BBC or background-color: #499BBC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #499BBC

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.70:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #499BBC?

#499BBC is a soft blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #499BBC?

#499BBC in RGB is (73, 155, 188) - 73 red, 155 green, and 188 blue.

How to use #499BBC in CSS?

Use #499BBC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #499BBC?

#BC6949 (complementary), #49BCA3 (analogous), and #326E86 (lighter shade) work well with #499BBC.