#488C9C
Color Details
HEX
#488C9C
RGB
rgb(72, 140, 156)
HSL
hsl(191, 37%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(54%, 10%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color
#000000 (CR 5.51:1)
Determined by WCAG contrast ratio
Readability Previews
Monochrome
Analogous
Complementary Mix
About #488C9C
#488C9C converts to RGB(72, 140, 156) and HSL(191, 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.
Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).
#488C9C FAQs
What is the RGB value of #488C9C?
RGB: 72, 140, 156. Copy as CSS:
rgb(72, 140, 156)
Is #488C9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #488C9C?
Complement: #9d5848.
Does #488C9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.81:1 (AA (large text)).
On black: 5.51:1 (AA (normal text)).