#7497EE Color Information

Hex color code: #7497EE

The hex color #7497EE is a bold blue with RGB values of (116, 151, 238) and HSL of (223°, 78%, 69%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#7497EE

RGB

116, 151, 238

HSL

223°, 78%, 69%

CMYK

51%, 37%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #7497EE;
background-color: #7497EE;
border-color: #7497EE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #7497EE;
border: 2px solid #7497EE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#7497EE]
text-[#7497EE]
border-[#7497EE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_7497EE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7497EE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #7497EE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #7497EE; 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 #7497EE; background-color: #7497EE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #7497EE20; border-left: 4px solid #7497EE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #7497EE; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #7497EE in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 151, 238

Red: 116 / Green: 151 / Blue: 238

HSL

223°, 78%, 69%

Hue: 223° / Saturation: 78% / Lightness: 69%

CMYK

51%, 37%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 51% / Magenta: 37% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #7497EE?

#7497EE is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EECB72

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #7497EE to RGB:

rgb(116, 151, 238)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #7497EE to HSL:

hsl(223, 78%, 69%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #7497EE to CMYK:

cmyk(51%, 37%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid blue tone, #7497EE has RGB (116, 151, 238) and HSL (223°, 78%, 69%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #7497EE is #EECB72, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #72D3EE.

Use #7497EE in CSS: color: #7497EE or background-color: #7497EE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #7497EE

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.40:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7497EE?

#7497EE is a vivid blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #7497EE?

#7497EE in RGB is (116, 151, 238) - 116 red, 151 green, and 238 blue.

How to use #7497EE in CSS?

Use #7497EE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #7497EE?

#EECB72 (complementary), #72D3EE (analogous), and #2E62E5 (lighter shade) work well with #7497EE.