#499ebf color: Norse Blue
#499ebf is rgb(73, 158, 191) in RGB and oklch(66.021% 0.09501 226.469) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Sky blue
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- ≈ Steel blue
- cyan-600
- Black 25%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #499ebf
#499ebf is a bright sky blue color. In OKLCH it has 66% lightness, 0.095 chroma and a hue of 226°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.03:1 contrast and black text 6.93:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Norse Blue (#3d9dc2). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is cyan-600.
Lighter: #499ebf mixed with white
Darker: #499ebf mixed with black
Calmer: #499ebf with less saturation
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Questions about #499ebf
What color is #499ebf?
#499ebf is bright sky blue. The closest named color is Norse Blue. In RGB it is rgb(73, 158, 191), in HSL hsl(196.78, 47.97%, 51.76%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.021% 0.09501 226.469).
What colors go well with #499ebf?
The complementary color of #499ebf is #c2805f. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #3aa4a6 and #6c94cc. The triadic partners are #bd7a9e and #99964e.
Is white or black text more readable on #499ebf?
Black text reads better on #499ebf: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.03:1 and black gives 6.93:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #499ebf a warm or cool color?
#499ebf is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 226 degrees, its lightness 66% and its chroma 0.095.