Hippie Blue

Q: How do I use #4B98B4 in CSS?

You can use #4B98B4 in CSS with: background-color: #4B98B4; or color: #4B98B4; or as an RGB value: rgb(75, 152, 180). For print design, use CMYK: 58%, 16%, 0%, 29%.

#4B98B4

Hippie Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #4B98B4. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 75, 152, 180 in digital design or CMYK 58%, 16%, 0%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Hippie Blue color values

HEX: #4B98B4
RGB: 75, 152, 180
HSL: 196°, 41%, 50%
CMYK: 58, 16, 0, 29

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Hippie Blue sits at 196° on the color wheel with 41% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 41% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Hippie Blue is rendered as rgb(75, 152, 180), where the blue channel is highest at 180, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Hippie Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 58C 16M 0Y 29K. With a moderate key (29%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Hippie Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4B98B4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 75, 152, 180;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4B98B4',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 58%
M: 16%
Y: 0%
K: 29%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(75, 152, 180)
rgba(75, 152, 180, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 196° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #4B98B4?

#4B98B4 is Hippie Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 75, 152, 180. It has a hue of 196°, 41% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #4B98B4?

The RGB color code for #4B98B4 is rgb(75, 152, 180). This means it contains 75 red, 152 green, and 180 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Hippie Blue a warm or cool color?

Hippie Blue (#4B98B4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #4B98B4 in CSS?

You can use #4B98B4 in CSS with: background-color: #4B98B4; or color: #4B98B4; or as an RGB value: rgb(75, 152, 180). For print design, use CMYK: 58%, 16%, 0%, 29%.