#498bf0 color: Seljuk Blue
#498bf0 is rgb(73, 139, 240) in RGB and oklch(64.307% 0.16594 258.741) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Azure
- blue-500
- Black 6%
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About #498bf0
#498bf0 is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 64.3% lightness, 0.166 chroma and a hue of 259°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.37:1 contrast and black text 6.23:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Seljuk Blue (#4488ee). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-500.
Lighter: #498bf0 mixed with white
Darker: #498bf0 mixed with black
Calmer: #498bf0 with less saturation
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Questions about #498bf0
What color is #498bf0?
#498bf0 is bright blue. The closest named color is Seljuk Blue. In RGB it is rgb(73, 139, 240), in HSL hsl(216.29, 84.77%, 61.37%) and in OKLCH oklch(64.307% 0.16594 258.741).
What colors go well with #498bf0?
The complementary color of #498bf0 is #be7f00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #009cd4 and #8c78ea. The triadic partners are #e05b64 and #52a436.
Is white or black text more readable on #498bf0?
White text reads better on #498bf0: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.37:1 and black gives 6.23:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #498bf0 a warm or cool color?
#498bf0 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 259 degrees, its lightness 64.3% and its chroma 0.166.