#488EB2 | colorate

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About #488EB2

HEX #488EB2
NAME -
TONE soft blue
RGB 72 142 178
HSV 200° 59% 69%
CMYK 59% 20% 0% 30%
Provide color information and color scheme for #488EB2. #488EB2 is soft blue. The component of #488EB2 is RGB(72 142 178). The complementary color of #488EB2 is #B26C48. Blue is the color that is reminiscent of reassurance and trust. It is the color that calms the feeling, and it is popular as a friendly color. Blue is also the color that evokes sorrow, so be careful.

Color schemes with #488EB2

Modest and mature color scheme   

Mild and soft color scheme   

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Color schemes example

Fine adjustment from #488EB2

CSS codes

<style type="text/css">
div {
    color : #488EB2;
    background-color : #488EB2;
}
</style>

Gradient based on #488EB2

By using gradient, you can create a spatial depth even in a flat design. Gloss and shading are the effects of light. To create a beautiful gradient, observe nature closely.

Gradient of gloss and shade

More natural expression (sky and drinks)

Contrast ratio

Check the contrast ratio when using white or black for text and background. Evaluation criteria by WCAG 2.0 (A=fail, AA=smallest acceptable, AAA=highest compliance)

White and #488EB2 (3.63 : 1)

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Black and #488EB2 (5.79 : 1)

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