#4999F0
A light, vivid blue closely aligning with Cornflowerblue.
About #4999F0
The hex code #4999F0 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Cornflowerblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 153, and 240.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 70% C, 36% M, 0% Y, and 6% K. The HSL representation is 211.3° hue, 84.8% saturation, and 61.4% lightness.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. 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#4999F0
RGB73, 153, 240
HSL211.3°, 84.8%, 61.4%
CMYK70%, 36%, 0%, 6%
HSV211.3°, 69.6%, 94.1%
LAB62.1, 3.4, -50.8
XYZ29.9, 30.5, 86.7
Decimal4823536
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.96:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.10:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.83:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.03:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #4999F0;
}
.text-color {
color: #4999F0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #4999F0;
}