#749CEF Color Information

Hex color code: #749CEF

#749CEF is a striking blue color. In RGB it is (116, 156, 239), and in HSL it is (220°, 79%, 70%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameCornflower Blue
HEX
#749CEF
RGB
116, 156, 239
HSL
220°, 79%, 70%
CMYK
51%, 35%, 0%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #749CEF;
background-color: #749CEF;
border-color: #749CEF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #749CEF;
border: 2px solid #749CEF;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#749CEF]
text-[#749CEF]
border-[#749CEF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_749CEF]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #749CEF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #749CEF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #749CEF; 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 #749CEF; background-color: #749CEF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #749CEF20; border-left: 4px solid #749CEF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #749CEF; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #749CEF in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 156, 239

Red: 116 / Green: 156 / Blue: 239

HSL

220°, 79%, 70%

Hue: 220° / Saturation: 79% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

51%, 35%, 0%, 6%

Cyan: 51% / Magenta: 35% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 6%

What color is #749CEF?

#749CEF is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #749CEF to RGB:

rgb(116, 156, 239)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #749CEF to HSL:

hsl(220, 79%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #749CEF to CMYK:

cmyk(51%, 35%, 0%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#749CEF is a bold blue color with RGB values of 116, 156, 239 and HSL of 220°, 79%, 70%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #749CEF is #EFC776, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #76DBEF.

Use #749CEF in CSS: color: #749CEF or background-color: #749CEF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #749CEF

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.74:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #749CEF?

#749CEF is a bold blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #749CEF?

#749CEF in RGB is (116, 156, 239) - 116 red, 156 green, and 239 blue.

How to use #749CEF in CSS?

Use #749CEF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #749CEF?

#EFC776 (complementary), #76DBEF (analogous), and #326EE7 (lighter shade) work well with #749CEF.