#486E7C

Color Details

HEX
#486E7C
RGB
rgb(72, 110, 124)
HSL
hsl(196, 27%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(42%, 11%, 0%, 51%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.53:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #486e7c
Contrast 3.80:1 Fail
White on #486e7c
Contrast 5.53:1 AA
#486e7c on Black
Contrast 3.80:1 Fail
#486e7c on White
Contrast 5.53:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#6d8b96
#91a8b0
#b6c5cb
#3a5863
#2b424a
#1d2c32

Complement & Analogous

#7b5547
#47537b
#477b6f

Triadic

#7b476d
#6d7b47

Monochrome

#1d2c32 #2b424a #486e7c #91a8b0 #b6c5cb #dae2e5

Analogous

#477b6f #7ea39a #486e7c #6c7595 #47537b #394262

Complementary Mix

#2b424a #486e7c #91a8b0 #7b5547 #a99187 #50372e

Nearby Colors

#486e7b
#486e7d
#486e6c
#486e8c

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About #486E7C

#486E7C converts to RGB(72, 110, 124) and HSL(196, 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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#486E7C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #486E7C?
RGB: 72, 110, 124. Copy as CSS: rgb(72, 110, 124)
Is #486E7C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #486E7C?
Complement: #7b5547.
Does #486E7C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.53:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.80:1 (AA (large text)).