#484B57 Hex Color
A serious and moody muted indigo
A muted, dusty indigo, #484b57 brings a serious and moody character to digital palettes. This ink-toned shade acts as a reliable base for dark mode interfaces or high-contrast designs. Because it possesses a strong, grey-leaning desaturation, it pairs effectively with crisp whites or soft, warm greys. The hex code for this dim, structured color is #484b57, which maintains excellent readability for small body text.
Questions about #484b57
What is #484b57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #484b57 is rgb(72, 75, 87), in HSL hsl(228, 9%, 31%) and in CMYK 17%, 14%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair best with #484b57?
#484b57 functions best alongside crisp whites to ensure high contrast in UI design. It also works well with soft, warm greys to balance its cooler, ink-toned temperature, creating a sophisticated and grounded visual hierarchy for any layout.
Is #484b57 suitable for small body text?
Yes, #484b57 provides excellent readability for small body text because of its density and controlled saturation. Its dark, structured nature ensures that it remains legible on lighter backgrounds without the visual strain caused by more vibrant indigo shades.
Is #484b57 readable on white or black?
#484b57 has a 8.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.