#498BCA Hex Color
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Reach for #498bca when a design needs a steady, level-headed blue. Gray mixed into it (see what colors make gray) keeps this shade calm and corporate where a brighter azure would shout. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background, since it can wash out next to pure white. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code #498bca suits finance, healthcare, and technology work.
Questions about #498bca
What is #498bca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #498bca is rgb(73, 139, 202), in HSL hsl(209, 55%, 54%) and in CMYK 64%, 31%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #498bca?
Is #498bca readable on white or black?
#498bca has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.82:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.