#498D8A
Muted Cyan
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About #498D8A Muted Cyan
#498D8A is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 141 green, and 138 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 177°, saturation of 32%, and lightness of 42%.
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
177°
Hue
32%
Saturation
42%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #498D8A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #498D8A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#498D8A on White
Contrast Ratio3.85:1
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Aa#498D8A on Black
Contrast Ratio5.46:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #498D8A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #498D8A |
| RGB | rgb(73, 141, 138) |
| HSL | hsl(177, 32%, 42%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 141, 138 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 55.3%, 54.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 48%, 0%, 2%, 45% |
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