Information about #4989BA color

#4989BA color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4989BA is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 137, 186) (28.6% red, 53.7% green, 72.9% blue), or CMYK 44 / 19 / 0 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4989BA 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 almost identical to Cool Blue (#4984B8). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cyan Blue Azure (#4682BF) and Steel Blue (#4682B4).

In RGB terms — rgb(73, 137, 186) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #4989BA background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. #4989BA has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4989BA color variations

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

#4989BA 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #4989BA

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

Cool Blue color link
Cool Blue

#4984B8

Steel Blue color link
Steel Blue

#4682B4

Monge Blue color link
Monge Blue

#4D8DB2

Cyan Azure color link
Cyan Azure

#4E82B4

Hemisphere color link
Hemisphere

#4E93BA

Float color link
Float

#4C81C3

Sports Star color link
Sports Star

#3D85B8

Silk Blue color link
Silk Blue

#488AC7

Endorphin color link
Endorphin

#4190AD

Boston Blue color link
Boston Blue

#3B91B4

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4989BA
  • RGB73, 137, 186
  • CMYK44, 19, 0, 27
  • CSSrgb(73, 137, 186)
  • HSL206°, 45%, 51%
  • HSL Precise206.018°, 45.02%, 50.784%
  • HSV206°, 61%, 73%
  • HSB206°, 61%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.537
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.729
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.537, 0.729)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.537, 0.729, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.537, 0.729)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB72.9%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID4989BA
  • DECIMAL ID4819386
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01