#4B88B4 Color Information

Hex color code: #4B88B4

A gentle blue shade, #4B88B4 appears as (75, 136, 180) in RGB and (205°, 41%, 50%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameSteel Blue
HEX
#4B88B4
RGB
75, 136, 180
HSL
205°, 41%, 50%
CMYK
58%, 24%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #4B88B4;
background-color: #4B88B4;
border-color: #4B88B4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #4B88B4;
border: 2px solid #4B88B4;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#4B88B4]
text-[#4B88B4]
border-[#4B88B4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_4B88B4]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4B88B4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #4B88B4; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #4B88B4; 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 #4B88B4; background-color: #4B88B415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #4B88B420; border-left: 4px solid #4B88B4; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #4B88B4; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #4B88B4 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

75, 136, 180

Red: 75 / Green: 136 / Blue: 180

HSL

205°, 41%, 50%

Hue: 205° / Saturation: 41% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

58%, 24%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 58% / Magenta: 24% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #4B88B4?

#4B88B4 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #4B88B4 to RGB:

rgb(75, 136, 180)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #4B88B4 to HSL:

hsl(205, 41%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #4B88B4 to CMYK:

cmyk(58%, 24%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle blue tone, #4B88B4 has RGB (75, 136, 180) and HSL (205°, 41%, 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 #4B88B4 is #B4774B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #4BB4AB.

Use #4B88B4 in CSS: color: #4B88B4 or background-color: #4B88B4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #4B88B4

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.48:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B88B4?

#4B88B4 is a gentle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #4B88B4?

#4B88B4 in RGB is (75, 136, 180) - 75 red, 136 green, and 180 blue.

How to use #4B88B4 in CSS?

Use #4B88B4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #4B88B4?

#B4774B (complementary), #4BB4AB (analogous), and #355F7E (lighter shade) work well with #4B88B4.