#48555D Hex Color
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Dark slate blue with a heavy gray cast. The hex code #48555d is muted and matte, its low saturation lending a serious, understated mood. It works best as a supporting tone or dark UI background, and it flatters warm ochre or dusty rose accents. White text on top reaches about 7.7:1, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #48555d
What is #48555d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48555d is rgb(72, 85, 93), in HSL hsl(203, 13%, 32%) and in CMYK 23%, 9%, 0%, 64%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Can white text sit on top of #48555d?
Yes. White text against #48555d reaches about 7.7:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for small body text. Light grays and off-whites also work well.
What colors pair well with #48555d?
Warm accents like ochre and dusty rose bring out its gray undertones without clashing. Soft off-whites keep layouts clean, while deeper navy shades build layered monochrome schemes.
Is #48555d readable on white or black?
#48555d has a 7.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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.