#484B91 Hex Color
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Dark and dusty, this indigo sits closer to worn denim than electric purple. The hex code #484b91 has a matte, grayed quality that suits moody backgrounds, night sky themes, and supporting tones in luxury branding. White text on it hits about 7.8:1 contrast, clearing AA for small body copy. Pair it with burnt orange or brass to offset the cold undertone.
Questions about #484b91
What is #484b91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #484b91 is rgb(72, 75, 145), in HSL hsl(238, 34%, 43%) and in CMYK 50%, 48%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #484b91?
Warm accents like burnt orange, brass, and terracotta balance its cold gray undertone. If you want a calmer palette, soft neutrals like oatmeal or warm gray keep it subdued.
Is #484b91 readable on white or black?
#484b91 has a 7.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.