#484D8C

Color Details

HEX
#484D8C
RGB
rgb(72, 77, 140)
HSL
hsl(236, 32%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(49%, 45%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.73:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #484d8c
Contrast 2.72:1 Fail
White on #484d8c
Contrast 7.73:1 AAA
#484d8c on Black
Contrast 2.72:1 Fail
#484d8c on White
Contrast 7.73:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#6d71a3
#9194ba
#b6b8d1
#3a3e70
#2b2e54
#1d1f38

Complement & Analogous

#8d8949
#67498d
#49708d

Triadic

#8d494d
#4d8d49

Monochrome

#1d1f38 #2b2e54 #484d8c #9194ba #b6b8d1 #dadbe8

Analogous

#49708d #809baf #484d8c #856da4 #67498d #523a71

Complementary Mix

#2b2e54 #484d8c #9194ba #8d8949 #b5b289 #5c592f

Nearby Colors

#484d8b
#484d8d
#484d7c
#484d9c

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About #484D8C

#484D8C converts to RGB(72, 77, 140) and HSL(236, 32%, 42%). 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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#484D8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #484D8C?
RGB: 72, 77, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(72, 77, 140)
Is #484D8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #484D8C?
Complement: #8d8949.
Does #484D8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.73:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.72:1 (Fails AA).