#48508D Hex Color
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Reach for dark indigo when a design needs weight without harshness. #48508d is a dusty, muted indigo with a cool cast, and its low saturation keeps it somber rather than loud. It works best as a base or supporting tone in night-sky themes and moody brand palettes, though it can look flat next to pure white. The hex code #48508d gives white text about 7.5:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #48508d
What is #48508d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48508d is rgb(72, 80, 141), in HSL hsl(233, 32%, 42%) and in CMYK 49%, 43%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #48508d?
Dusty rose, muted gold, and burgundy all warm it up nicely, since its cool, desaturated cast needs some contrast to stay interesting. Avoid pairing it with bright royal blue, which flattens it.
Is #48508d readable on white or black?
#48508d has a 7.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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.