#498bc6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #498bc6 is composed of 28.6% red, 54.5% green and 77.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 63.1% cyan, 29.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 208.3 degrees, a saturation of 52.3% and a lightness of 53.1%. #498bc6 color hex could be obtained by blending #92ffff with #00178d. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 29
    • G 55
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 63
    • M 30
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#498bc6 color description : Moderate blue.

#498bc6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #498bc6 has RGB values of R:73, G:139, B:198 and CMYK values of C:0.63, M:0.3, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 4819910.

Hex triplet 498bc6 #498bc6
RGB Decimal 73, 139, 198 rgb(73,139,198)
RGB Percent 28.6, 54.5, 77.6 rgb(28.6%,54.5%,77.6%)
CMYK 63, 30, 0, 22
HSL 208.3°, 52.3, 53.1 hsl(208.3,52.3%,53.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.3°, 63.1, 77.6
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 56.045, -2.751, -36.859
XYZ 22.171, 23.957, 56.879
xyY 0.215, 0.233, 23.957
CIE-LCH 56.045, 36.961, 265.731
CIE-LUV 56.045, -27.125, -56.717
Hunter-Lab 48.946, -4.802, -34.636
Binary 01001001, 10001011, 11000110

Color Schemes with #498bc6

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Alternatives to #498bc6

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#498bc6 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #498bc6

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #04080c is the darkest color, while #fcfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #498bc6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #80888f is the less saturated color, while #128efd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #498bc6 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #7e7e7e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #73818c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #788ac4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6d8cca Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3998a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #678ac4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #608bc9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3f93b0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population