#498AC5
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #498AC5
Visually, #498AC5 is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 138, 197).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 63% Cyan, 30% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 23% Black. The HSL representation is 208.5° hue, 51.7% saturation, and 52.9% lightness.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#498AC5
RGB73, 138, 197
HSL208.5°, 51.7%, 52.9%
CMYK63%, 30%, 0%, 23%
HSV208.5°, 62.9%, 77.3%
LAB55.7, -2.5, -36.8
XYZ21.9, 23.6, 56.2
Decimal4819653
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.67:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.72:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.51:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.87:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #498AC5;
}
.text-color {
color: #498AC5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #498AC5;
}