#498ABD
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #498ABD
At its core, #498ABD is a medium and moderate hue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 73 parts red, 138 parts green, and 189 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 61% Cyan, 27% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 26% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#498ABD
RGB73, 138, 189
HSL206.4°, 46.8%, 51.4%
CMYK61%, 27%, 0%, 26%
HSV206.4°, 61.4%, 74.1%
LAB55.3, -5.2, -32.8
XYZ21.0, 23.3, 51.5
Decimal4819645
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.71:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.65:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.55:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.81:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #498ABD;
}
.text-color {
color: #498ABD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #498ABD;
}