#488B8C
Color Details
HEX
#488B8C
RGB
rgb(72, 139, 140)
HSL
hsl(181, 32%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(49%, 1%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color
#000000 (CR 5.35:1)
Determined by WCAG contrast ratio
Readability Previews
Monochrome
Analogous
Complementary Mix
About #488B8C
#488B8C converts to RGB(72, 139, 140) and HSL(181, 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.
Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).
#488B8C FAQs
What is the RGB value of #488B8C?
RGB: 72, 139, 140. Copy as CSS:
rgb(72, 139, 140)
Is #488B8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #488B8C?
Complement: #8d4a49.
Does #488B8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.93:1 (AA (large text)).
On black: 5.35:1 (AA (normal text)).