#489E8C

Color Details

HEX
#489E8C
RGB
rgb(72, 158, 140)
HSL
hsl(167, 37%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(54%, 0%, 11%, 38%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.54:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #489e8c
Contrast 6.54:1 AA
White on #489e8c
Contrast 3.21:1 Fail
#489e8c on Black
Contrast 6.54:1 AA
#489e8c on White
Contrast 3.21:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#6db1a3
#91c5ba
#b6d8d1
#3a7e70
#2b5f54
#1d3f38

Complement & Analogous

#9d485b
#48859d
#489d60

Triadic

#8b489d
#9d8b48

Monochrome

#1d3f38 #2b5f54 #489e8c #91c5ba #b6d8d1 #daece8

Analogous

#489d60 #7fba90 #489e8c #6d9db1 #48859d #3a6a7e

Complementary Mix

#2b5f54 #489e8c #91c5ba #9d485b #bf8894 #662f3b

Nearby Colors

#489e8b
#489e8d
#489e7c
#489e9c

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About #489E8C

#489E8C converts to RGB(72, 158, 140) and HSL(167, 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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#489E8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #489E8C?
RGB: 72, 158, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(72, 158, 140)
Is #489E8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #489E8C?
Complement: #9d485b.
Does #489E8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.21:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.54:1 (AA (normal text)).