#498CCF Hex Color
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Muted and medium in weight, #498ccf sits between a clear blue and gray, which gives it a settled, dependable feel. That restraint suits finance, healthcare, and government work where trust matters. Best as a supporting tone, it can wash out next to plain white, so pair it with warm rust or cream. Black text on top reads at about 5.9:1, clearing WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #498ccf
What is #498ccf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #498ccf is rgb(73, 140, 207), in HSL hsl(210, 58%, 55%) and in CMYK 65%, 32%, 0%, 19%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #498ccf?
Warm rust, terracotta, and cream bring out the cool side of #498ccf, while charcoal keeps it grounded for interface work. Skip pale blues, where this shade loses definition.
Is #498ccf readable on white or black?
#498ccf has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.