Information about #498EB5 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #498EB5 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(73, 142, 181) — 28.6% red, 55.7% green, 71% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 42 / 15 / 0 / 29. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#498EB5 is a confidently colored azure 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 a hair away from Monge Blue (#4D8DB2). Nearby in the Register you will also find Hemisphere (#4E93BA) and Cool Blue (#4984B8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(73, 142, 181)), which gives #498EB5 its character. If you plan to put text on a #498EB5 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.6:1. #498EB5 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#498EB5 color variations

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

#498EB5 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#498EB5 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#498EB5 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#498EB5 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#498EB5 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
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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
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#B6A849
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#B64957
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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
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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
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#B6498E
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#8EB649
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#7149B6
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #498EB5

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

Monge Blue color link
Monge Blue

#4D8DB2

Hemisphere color link
Hemisphere

#4E93BA

Cool Blue color link
Cool Blue

#4984B8

Endorphin color link
Endorphin

#4190AD

Steel Blue color link
Steel Blue

#4682B4

Cyan Azure color link
Cyan Azure

#4E82B4

Moderate Cerulean color link
Moderate Cerulean

#4A91A8

Boston Blue color link
Boston Blue

#3B91B4

Sports Star color link
Sports Star

#3D85B8

Moderate Cornflower Blue color link
Moderate Cornflower Blue

#4A85A8

Cyan Blue Azure color link
Cyan Blue Azure

#4682BF

Off Blue color link
Off Blue

#5684AE

#498EB5 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#498EB5
  • RGB73, 142, 181
  • CMYK42, 15, 0, 29
  • CSSrgb(73, 142, 181)
  • HSL202°, 43%, 50%
  • HSL Precise201.667°, 42.52%, 49.804%
  • HSV202°, 60%, 71%
  • HSB202°, 60%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.710
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.557, 0.710)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.557, 0.710, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.557, 0.710)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB71%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID498EB5
  • DECIMAL ID4820661
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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