#4D6599 Color Information

Hex color code: #4D6599

A gentle blue shade, #4D6599 appears as (77, 101, 153) in RGB and (221°, 33%, 45%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSteel Blue
HEX
#4D6599
RGB
77, 101, 153
HSL
221°, 33%, 45%
CMYK
50%, 34%, 0%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #4D6599;
background-color: #4D6599;
border-color: #4D6599;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #4D6599;
border: 2px solid #4D6599;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#4D6599]
text-[#4D6599]
border-[#4D6599]
shadow-[0_0_10px_4D6599]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4D6599, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #4D6599; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #4D6599; color: #FFFFFF; }

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 #4D6599; background-color: #4D659915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #4D659920; border-left: 4px solid #4D6599; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #4D6599; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #4D6599 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

77, 101, 153

Red: 77 / Green: 101 / Blue: 153

HSL

221°, 33%, 45%

Hue: 221° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

50%, 34%, 0%, 40%

Cyan: 50% / Magenta: 34% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 40%

What color is #4D6599?

#4D6599 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #4D6599 to RGB:

rgb(77, 101, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #4D6599 to HSL:

hsl(221, 33%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #4D6599 to CMYK:

cmyk(50%, 34%, 0%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#4D6599 is a pastel blue color with RGB values of 77, 101, 153 and HSL of 221°, 33%, 45%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #4D6599 is #99814D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #4D8B99.

Use #4D6599 in CSS: color: #4D6599 or background-color: #4D6599. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #4D6599

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.64:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D6599?

#4D6599 is a pastel blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #4D6599?

#4D6599 in RGB is (77, 101, 153) - 77 red, 101 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #4D6599 in CSS?

Use #4D6599 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #4D6599?

#99814D (complementary), #4D8B99 (analogous), and #334366 (lighter shade) work well with #4D6599.