#488CD9
Blue
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About #488CD9 Blue
#488CD9 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 72 red, 140 green, and 217 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 212°, saturation of 66%, and lightness of 57%.
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
212°
Hue
66%
Saturation
57%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #488CD9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #488CD9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#488CD9 on White
Contrast Ratio3.48:1
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Aa#488CD9 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.03:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #488CD9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #488CD9 |
| RGB | rgb(72, 140, 217) |
| HSL | hsl(212, 66%, 57%) |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 140, 217 |
| RGB Percent | 28.2%, 54.9%, 85.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 67%, 35%, 0%, 15% |
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