#48838C

Color Details

HEX
#48838C
RGB
rgb(72, 131, 140)
HSL
hsl(188, 32%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(49%, 6%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 4.90:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #48838c
Contrast 4.90:1 AA
White on #48838c
Contrast 4.29:1 Fail
#48838c on Black
Contrast 4.90:1 AA
#48838c on White
Contrast 4.29:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#6d9ca3
#91b5ba
#b6cdd1
#3a6970
#2b4f54
#1d3438

Complement & Analogous

#8d5249
#49628d
#498d74

Triadic

#8d4984
#848d49

Monochrome

#1d3438 #2b4f54 #48838c #91b5ba #b6cdd1 #dae6e8

Analogous

#498d74 #80af9e #48838c #6d81a4 #49628d #3a4e71

Complementary Mix

#2b4f54 #48838c #91b5ba #8d5249 #b58f89 #5c352f

Nearby Colors

#48838b
#48838d
#48837c
#48839c

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About #48838C

#48838C converts to RGB(72, 131, 140) and HSL(188, 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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#48838C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #48838C?
RGB: 72, 131, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(72, 131, 140)
Is #48838C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #48838C?
Complement: #8d5249.
Does #48838C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.29:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 4.90:1 (AA (normal text)).