#48638C

Color Details

HEX
#48638C
RGB
rgb(72, 99, 140)
HSL
hsl(216, 32%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(49%, 29%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.11:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #48638c
Contrast 3.44:1 Fail
White on #48638c
Contrast 6.11:1 AA
#48638c on Black
Contrast 3.44:1 Fail
#48638c on White
Contrast 6.11:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#6d82a3
#91a1ba
#b6c1d1
#3a4f70
#2b3b54
#1d2838

Complement & Analogous

#8d7249
#50498d
#49878d

Triadic

#8d4964
#648d49

Monochrome

#1d2838 #2b3b54 #48638c #91a1ba #b6c1d1 #dae0e8

Analogous

#49878d #80abaf #48638c #736da4 #50498d #403a71

Complementary Mix

#2b3b54 #48638c #91a1ba #8d7249 #b5a389 #5c4a2f

Nearby Colors

#48638b
#48638d
#48637c
#48639c

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About #48638C

#48638C converts to RGB(72, 99, 140) and HSL(216, 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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#48638C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #48638C?
RGB: 72, 99, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(72, 99, 140)
Is #48638C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #48638C?
Complement: #8d7249.
Does #48638C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.11:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.44:1 (AA (large text)).