#488C8C

Color Details

HEX
#488C8C
RGB
rgb(72, 140, 140)
HSL
hsl(180, 32%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(49%, 0%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.41:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #488c8c
Contrast 5.41:1 AA
White on #488c8c
Contrast 3.88:1 Fail
#488c8c on Black
Contrast 5.41:1 AA
#488c8c on White
Contrast 3.88:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#6da3a3
#91baba
#b6d1d1
#3a7070
#2b5454
#1d3838

Complement & Analogous

#8d4949
#496b8d
#498d6b

Triadic

#8d498d
#8d8d49

Monochrome

#1d3838 #2b5454 #488c8c #91baba #b6d1d1 #dae8e8

Analogous

#498d6b #80af97 #488c8c #6d89a4 #496b8d #3a5671

Complementary Mix

#2b5454 #488c8c #91baba #8d4949 #b58989 #5c2f2f

Nearby Colors

#488c8b
#488c8d
#488c7c
#488c9c

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About #488C8C

#488C8C converts to RGB(72, 140, 140) and HSL(180, 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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#488C8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #488C8C?
RGB: 72, 140, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(72, 140, 140)
Is #488C8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #488C8C?
Complement: #8d4949.
Does #488C8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.88:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.41:1 (AA (normal text)).