#498ADB
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Cornflowerblue.
About #498ADB
At its core, #498ADB is a medium and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Cornflowerblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 138, and 219.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 67% cyan, 37% magenta, 0% yellow, and 14% black. With a hue angle of 213.3 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#498ADB
RGB73, 138, 219
HSL213.3°, 67.0%, 57.3%
CMYK67%, 37%, 0%, 14%
HSV213.3°, 66.7%, 85.9%
LAB56.8, 5.0, -47.5
XYZ24.6, 24.7, 70.5
Decimal4819675
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.53:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.94:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.38:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.05:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #498ADB;
}
.text-color {
color: #498ADB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #498ADB;
}