#4999C5
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #4999C5
At its core, #4999C5 is a medium and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 73 red, 153 green, and 197 blue.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 63% C, 22% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#4999C5
RGB73, 153, 197
HSL201.3°, 51.7%, 52.9%
CMYK63%, 22%, 0%, 23%
HSV201.3°, 62.9%, 77.3%
LAB60.1, -11.0, -30.0
XYZ24.2, 28.2, 57.0
Decimal4823493
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.16:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.65:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.02:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.65:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #4999C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #4999C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #4999C5;
}