#486D8C

Color Details

HEX
#486D8C
RGB
rgb(72, 109, 140)
HSL
hsl(207, 32%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(49%, 22%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.47:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #486d8c
Contrast 3.84:1 Fail
White on #486d8c
Contrast 5.47:1 AA
#486d8c on Black
Contrast 3.84:1 Fail
#486d8c on White
Contrast 5.47:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#6d8aa3
#91a7ba
#b6c5d1
#3a5770
#2b4154
#1d2c38

Complement & Analogous

#8d6849
#494c8d
#498d8a

Triadic

#8d496f
#6f8d49

Monochrome

#1d2c38 #2b4154 #486d8c #91a7ba #b6c5d1 #dae2e8

Analogous

#498d8a #80afad #486d8c #6d70a4 #494c8d #3a3d71

Complementary Mix

#2b4154 #486d8c #91a7ba #8d6849 #b59d89 #5c442f

Nearby Colors

#486d8b
#486d8d
#486d7c
#486d9c

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About #486D8C

#486D8C converts to RGB(72, 109, 140) and HSL(207, 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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#486D8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #486D8C?
RGB: 72, 109, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(72, 109, 140)
Is #486D8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #486D8C?
Complement: #8d6849.
Does #486D8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.47:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.84:1 (AA (large text)).