#485458 Hex Color
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Like wet slate, #485458 sits between gray and cyan, with just enough blue undertone to keep it from reading flat. Its dim lightness and low saturation give it a serious, overcast mood that suits dark mode interfaces and moody backgrounds. The hex code also earns its keep as a base color: white text hits about 7.8:1 contrast on it, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with terracotta or muted gold to warm things up.
Questions about #485458
What is #485458 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #485458 is rgb(72, 84, 88), in HSL hsl(195, 10%, 31%) and in CMYK 18%, 5%, 0%, 65%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #485458?
Warm accents like terracotta or muted gold lift #485458 out of its gray haze. Soft cream also works well for text and borders, since pure white can feel stark against its muted depth.
Does #485458 read as a warm or cool color?
It reads cool, thanks to the cyan undertone, though the heavy gray keeps that coolness faint. Expect a damp, overcast feel rather than a crisp icy blue.
Is #485458 readable on white or black?
#485458 has a 7.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.68:1 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.