#48696B

Color Details

HEX
#48696B
RGB
rgb(72, 105, 107)
HSL
hsl(183, 20%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(33%, 2%, 0%, 58%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.99:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #48696b
Contrast 3.51:1 Fail
White on #48696b
Contrast 5.99:1 AA
#48696b on Black
Contrast 3.51:1 Fail
#48696b on White
Contrast 5.99:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#6d8789
#91a5a6
#b6c3c4
#3a5456
#2b3f40
#1d2a2b

Complement & Analogous

#6b4947
#46576d
#466d5b

Triadic

#6b4769
#696b47

Monochrome

#1d2a2b #2b3f40 #48696b #91a5a6 #b6c3c4 #dae1e1

Analogous

#466d5b #7e998c #48696b #6b798a #46576d #384657

Complementary Mix

#2b3f40 #48696b #91a5a6 #6b4947 #9f8987 #462f2e

Nearby Colors

#48696a
#48696c
#48695b
#48697b

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About #48696B

#48696B converts to RGB(72, 105, 107) and HSL(183, 20%, 35%). 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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#48696B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #48696B?
RGB: 72, 105, 107. Copy as CSS: rgb(72, 105, 107)
Is #48696B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #48696B?
Complement: #6b4947.
Does #48696B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.99:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.51:1 (AA (large text)).