#486E6C

Color Details

HEX
#486E6C
RGB
rgb(72, 110, 108)
HSL
hsl(177, 21%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(35%, 0%, 2%, 57%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.64:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #486e6c
Contrast 3.72:1 Fail
White on #486e6c
Contrast 5.64:1 AA
#486e6c on Black
Contrast 3.72:1 Fail
#486e6c on White
Contrast 5.64:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#6d8b89
#91a8a7
#b6c5c4
#3a5856
#2b4241
#1d2c2b

Complement & Analogous

#6f494a
#485e70
#48705a

Triadic

#6d496f
#6f6d49

Monochrome

#1d2c2b #2b4241 #486e6c #91a8a7 #b6c5c4 #dae2e2

Analogous

#48705a #7f9b8c #486e6c #6d7e8d #485e70 #3a4b5a

Complementary Mix

#2b4241 #486e6c #91a8a7 #6f494a #a18989 #482f30

Nearby Colors

#486e6b
#486e6d
#486e5c
#486e7c

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About #486E6C

#486E6C converts to RGB(72, 110, 108) and HSL(177, 21%, 36%). 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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#486E6C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #486E6C?
RGB: 72, 110, 108. Copy as CSS: rgb(72, 110, 108)
Is #486E6C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #486E6C?
Complement: #6f494a.
Does #486E6C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.64:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.72:1 (AA (large text)).