#499FBC Color Information

Hex color code: #499FBC

The hex color #499FBC is a soft blue with RGB values of (73, 159, 188) and HSL of (195°, 46%, 51%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#499FBC

RGB

73, 159, 188

HSL

195°, 46%, 51%

CMYK

61%, 15%, 0%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#499FBC]
text-[#499FBC]
border-[#499FBC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_499FBC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #499FBC; 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 #499FBC; background-color: #499FBC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #499FBC20; border-left: 4px solid #499FBC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #499FBC; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 159, 188

Red: 73 / Green: 159 / Blue: 188

HSL

195°, 46%, 51%

Hue: 195° / Saturation: 46% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

61%, 15%, 0%, 26%

Cyan: 61% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 26%

What color is #499FBC?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BC6549

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #499FBC to RGB:

rgb(73, 159, 188)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #499FBC to HSL:

hsl(195, 46%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #499FBC to CMYK:

cmyk(61%, 15%, 0%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#499FBC is a gentle blue color with RGB values of 73, 159, 188 and HSL of 195°, 46%, 51%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #499FBC is #BC6549, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #49BC9F.

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

Contrast with #499FBC

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.97:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #499FBC?

#499FBC is a gentle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #499FBC?

#499FBC in RGB is (73, 159, 188) - 73 red, 159 green, and 188 blue.

How to use #499FBC in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #499FBC?

#BC6549 (complementary), #49BC9F (analogous), and #327186 (lighter shade) work well with #499FBC.