#488C7C

Color Details

HEX
#488C7C
RGB
rgb(72, 140, 124)
HSL
hsl(166, 32%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(49%, 0%, 11%, 45%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.32:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #488c7c
Contrast 5.32:1 AA
White on #488c7c
Contrast 3.95:1 Fail
#488c7c on Black
Contrast 5.32:1 AA
#488c7c on White
Contrast 3.95:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#6da396
#91bab0
#b6d1cb
#3a7063
#2b544a
#1d3832

Complement & Analogous

#8d4959
#497b8d
#498d5b

Triadic

#7d498d
#8d7d49

Monochrome

#1d3832 #2b544a #488c7c #91bab0 #b6d1cb #dae8e5

Analogous

#498d5b #80af8c #488c7c #6d95a4 #497b8d #3a6271

Complementary Mix

#2b544a #488c7c #91bab0 #8d4959 #b58993 #5c2f3a

Nearby Colors

#488c7b
#488c7d
#488c6c
#488c8c

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About #488C7C

#488C7C converts to RGB(72, 140, 124) and HSL(166, 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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#488C7C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #488C7C?
RGB: 72, 140, 124. Copy as CSS: rgb(72, 140, 124)
Is #488C7C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #488C7C?
Complement: #8d4959.
Does #488C7C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.95:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.32:1 (AA (normal text)).