#480A8C

Color Details

HEX
#480A8C
RGB
rgb(72, 10, 140)
HSL
hsl(269, 87%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(49%, 93%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 12.37:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #480a8c
Contrast 1.70:1 Fail
White on #480a8c
Contrast 12.37:1 AAA
#480a8c on Black
Contrast 1.70:1 Fail
#480a8c on White
Contrast 12.37:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#6d3ba3
#916cba
#b69dd1
#3a0870
#2b0654
#1d0438

Complement & Analogous

#4c8a0a
#880a8a
#0a0c8a

Triadic

#8a480a
#0a8a48

Monochrome

#1d0438 #2b0654 #480a8c #916cba #b69dd1 #dacee8

Analogous

#0a0c8a #5455ad #480a8c #a03ba1 #880a8a #6d086e

Complementary Mix

#2b0654 #480a8c #916cba #4c8a0a #8bb360 #315a07

Nearby Colors

#480a8b
#480a8d
#480a7c
#480a9c

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About #480A8C

#480A8C converts to RGB(72, 10, 140) and HSL(269, 87%, 29%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#480A8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #480A8C?
RGB: 72, 10, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(72, 10, 140)
Is #480A8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #480A8C?
Complement: #4c8a0a.
Does #480A8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 12.37:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.70:1 (Fails AA).