Information about #468BC3 color

#468BC3 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #468BC3 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(70, 139, 195) (27.5% red, 54.5% green, 76.5% blue), or CMYK 49 / 22 / 0 / 24 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#468BC3 presents itself as a confidently colored azure — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Silk Blue (#488AC7). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cyan Blue Azure (#4682BF) and Float (#4C81C3).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(70, 139, 195)), which gives #468BC3 its character. If you plan to put text on a #468BC3 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. #468BC3 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#468BC3 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#468BC3 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #468BC3

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Silk Blue color link
Silk Blue

#488AC7

Float color link
Float

#4C81C3

Cool Blue color link
Cool Blue

#4984B8

Hemisphere color link
Hemisphere

#4E93BA

Sports Star color link
Sports Star

#3D85B8

Steel Blue color link
Steel Blue

#4682B4

Monge Blue color link
Monge Blue

#4D8DB2

Cyan Azure color link
Cyan Azure

#4E82B4

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#468BC3
  • RGB70, 139, 195
  • CMYK49, 22, 0, 24
  • CSSrgb(70, 139, 195)
  • HSL207°, 51%, 52%
  • HSL Precise206.88°, 51.02%, 51.961%
  • HSV207°, 64%, 76%
  • HSB207°, 64%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.765
  • GLSLvec3(0.275, 0.545, 0.765)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.275, 0.545, 0.765, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.275, 0.545, 0.765)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB76.5%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID468BC3
  • DECIMAL ID4623299
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01