#499BB6 Color Information

Hex color code: #499BB6

#499BB6 is a gentle blue color. In RGB it is (73, 155, 182), and in HSL it is (195°, 43%, 50%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#499BB6

RGB

73, 155, 182

HSL

195°, 43%, 50%

CMYK

60%, 15%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #499BB6;
background-color: #499BB6;
border-color: #499BB6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #499BB6;
border: 2px solid #499BB6;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#499BB6]
text-[#499BB6]
border-[#499BB6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_499BB6]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #499BB6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #499BB6; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #499BB6; 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 #499BB6; background-color: #499BB615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #499BB620; border-left: 4px solid #499BB6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #499BB6; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #499BB6 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 155, 182

Red: 73 / Green: 155 / Blue: 182

HSL

195°, 43%, 50%

Hue: 195° / Saturation: 43% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

60%, 15%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 60% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #499BB6?

#499BB6 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B66449

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #499BB6 to RGB:

rgb(73, 155, 182)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #499BB6 to HSL:

hsl(195, 43%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #499BB6 to CMYK:

cmyk(60%, 15%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle blue tone, #499BB6 has RGB (73, 155, 182) and HSL (195°, 43%, 50%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #499BB6 is #B66449, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #49B69B.

Use #499BB6 in CSS: color: #499BB6 or background-color: #499BB6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #499BB6

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.65:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #499BB6?

#499BB6 is a gentle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #499BB6?

#499BB6 in RGB is (73, 155, 182) - 73 red, 155 green, and 182 blue.

How to use #499BB6 in CSS?

Use #499BB6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #499BB6?

#B66449 (complementary), #49B69B (analogous), and #336C80 (lighter shade) work well with #499BB6.