#498AA8

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #498AA8

When working with digital screens, the color #498AA8 is rendered by mixing light. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 138, and 168.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 57% C, 18% M, 0% Y, and 34% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#498AA8
RGB73, 138, 168
HSL198.9°, 39.4%, 47.3%
CMYK57%, 18%, 0%, 34%
HSV198.9°, 56.5%, 65.9%
LAB54.5, -11.9, -22.2
XYZ18.9, 22.4, 40.4
Decimal4819624

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.83:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.48:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.66:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.66:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #498AA8; }
.text-color { color: #498AA8; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #498AA8; }

Similar Colors

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