#73A5E2 Color Information

Hex color code: #73A5E2

The hex color #73A5E2 is a serene blue with RGB values of (115, 165, 226) and HSL of (213°, 66%, 67%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#73A5E2

RGB

115, 165, 226

HSL

213°, 66%, 67%

CMYK

49%, 27%, 0%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #73A5E2;
background-color: #73A5E2;
border-color: #73A5E2;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #73A5E2;
border: 2px solid #73A5E2;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#73A5E2]
text-[#73A5E2]
border-[#73A5E2]
shadow-[0_0_10px_73A5E2]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #73A5E2, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #73A5E2; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #73A5E2; 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 #73A5E2; background-color: #73A5E215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #73A5E220; border-left: 4px solid #73A5E2; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #73A5E2; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #73A5E2 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

115, 165, 226

Red: 115 / Green: 165 / Blue: 226

HSL

213°, 66%, 67%

Hue: 213° / Saturation: 66% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

49%, 27%, 0%, 11%

Cyan: 49% / Magenta: 27% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 11%

What color is #73A5E2?

#73A5E2 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E2B073

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #73A5E2 to RGB:

rgb(115, 165, 226)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #73A5E2 to HSL:

hsl(213, 66%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #73A5E2 to CMYK:

cmyk(49%, 27%, 0%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A cool blue tone, #73A5E2 has RGB (115, 165, 226) and HSL (213°, 66%, 67%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #73A5E2 is #E2B073, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #73DDE2.

Use #73A5E2 in CSS: color: #73A5E2 or background-color: #73A5E2. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #73A5E2

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.21:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #73A5E2?

#73A5E2 is a cool blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #73A5E2?

#73A5E2 in RGB is (115, 165, 226) - 115 red, 165 green, and 226 blue.

How to use #73A5E2 in CSS?

Use #73A5E2 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #73A5E2?

#E2B073 (complementary), #73DDE2 (analogous), and #347DD5 (lighter shade) work well with #73A5E2.