#488BAD
Blue
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About #488BAD Blue
#488BAD is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 72 red, 139 green, and 173 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 200°, saturation of 41%, and lightness of 48%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
200°
Hue
41%
Saturation
48%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #488BAD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #488BAD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#488BAD on White
Contrast Ratio3.77:1
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Aa#488BAD on Black
Contrast Ratio5.57:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #488BAD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #488BAD |
| RGB | rgb(72, 139, 173) |
| HSL | hsl(200, 41%, 48%) |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 139, 173 |
| RGB Percent | 28.2%, 54.5%, 67.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 58%, 20%, 0%, 32% |
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