#487B9C

Color Details

HEX
#487B9C
RGB
rgb(72, 123, 156)
HSL
hsl(204, 37%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(54%, 21%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 4.59:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #487b9c
Contrast 4.59:1 AA
White on #487b9c
Contrast 4.58:1 AA
#487b9c on Black
Contrast 4.59:1 AA
#487b9c on White
Contrast 4.58:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#6d95b0
#91b0c4
#b6cad7
#3a627d
#2b4a5e
#1d313e

Complement & Analogous

#9d6a48
#48519d
#489d95

Triadic

#9d487b
#7b9d48

Monochrome

#1d313e #2b4a5e #487b9c #91b0c4 #b6cad7 #dae5eb

Analogous

#489d95 #7fbab5 #487b9c #6d74b1 #48519d #3a417e

Complementary Mix

#2b4a5e #487b9c #91b0c4 #9d6a48 #bf9e88 #66452f

Nearby Colors

#487b9b
#487b9d
#487b8c
#487bac

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About #487B9C

#487B9C converts to RGB(72, 123, 156) and HSL(204, 37%, 45%). 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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#487B9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #487B9C?
RGB: 72, 123, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(72, 123, 156)
Is #487B9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #487B9C?
Complement: #9d6a48.
Does #487B9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.58:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.59:1 (AA (normal text)).