#488B9C

Color Details

HEX
#488B9C
RGB
rgb(72, 139, 156)
HSL
hsl(192, 37%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(54%, 11%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.45:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #488b9c
Contrast 5.45:1 AA
White on #488b9c
Contrast 3.85:1 Fail
#488b9c on Black
Contrast 5.45:1 AA
#488b9c on White
Contrast 3.85:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#6da2b0
#91b9c4
#b6d1d7
#3a6f7d
#2b535e
#1d383e

Complement & Analogous

#9d5948
#48629d
#489d84

Triadic

#9d488c
#8c9d48

Monochrome

#1d383e #2b535e #488b9c #91b9c4 #b6d1d7 #dae8eb

Analogous

#489d84 #7fbaa9 #488b9c #6d81b1 #48629d #3a4e7e

Complementary Mix

#2b535e #488b9c #91b9c4 #9d5948 #bf9388 #663a2f

Nearby Colors

#488b9b
#488b9d
#488b8c
#488bac

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About #488B9C

#488B9C converts to RGB(72, 139, 156) and HSL(192, 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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#488B9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #488B9C?
RGB: 72, 139, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(72, 139, 156)
Is #488B9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #488B9C?
Complement: #9d5948.
Does #488B9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.85:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.45:1 (AA (normal text)).