#486D7C

Color Details

HEX
#486D7C
RGB
rgb(72, 109, 124)
HSL
hsl(197, 27%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(42%, 12%, 0%, 51%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.59:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #486d7c
Contrast 3.75:1 Fail
White on #486d7c
Contrast 5.59:1 AA
#486d7c on Black
Contrast 3.75:1 Fail
#486d7c on White
Contrast 5.59:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#6d8a96
#91a7b0
#b6c5cb
#3a5763
#2b414a
#1d2c32

Complement & Analogous

#7b5647
#47527b
#477b70

Triadic

#7b476c
#6c7b47

Monochrome

#1d2c32 #2b414a #486d7c #91a7b0 #b6c5cb #dae2e5

Analogous

#477b70 #7ea39b #486d7c #6c7595 #47527b #394262

Complementary Mix

#2b414a #486d7c #91a7b0 #7b5647 #a99187 #50382e

Nearby Colors

#486d7b
#486d7d
#486d6c
#486d8c

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About #486D7C

#486D7C converts to RGB(72, 109, 124) and HSL(197, 27%, 38%). 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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#486D7C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #486D7C?
RGB: 72, 109, 124. Copy as CSS: rgb(72, 109, 124)
Is #486D7C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #486D7C?
Complement: #7b5647.
Does #486D7C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.59:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.75:1 (AA (large text)).