#485777 Hex Color
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Somewhere between storm clouds and old denim, this muted blue sits in the dark, grayed-out end of the palette. The hex code #485777 works best as a supporting tone or dark interface base, where its very low saturation keeps things subdued. It reads richer beside warm accents like terracotta than against plain white, which can wash it out. White text passes AA on it with room to spare.
Questions about #485777
What is #485777 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #485777 is rgb(72, 87, 119), in HSL hsl(221, 25%, 37%) and in CMYK 39%, 27%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #485777?
Warm accents like terracotta, mustard, or dusty rose bring out its cool side, while cream keeps palettes soft. Skip other muted blues, or the whole scheme turns flat.
Is #485777 readable on white or black?
#485777 has a 7.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 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.