#485871 Hex Color
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#485871 is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones. It reads serious and understated, which suits finance, tech, and government work. Use it as a supporting tone against warm neutrals like terracotta, since it can turn muddy when it dominates a layout. White text on #485871 hits a 7.2:1 contrast ratio, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #485871
What is #485871 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #485871 is rgb(72, 88, 113), in HSL hsl(217, 22%, 36%) and in CMYK 36%, 22%, 0%, 56%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #485871?
#485871 works best beside warm, earthy tones like terracotta, muted mustard, or dusty rose, which keep it from reading flat. Soft off-whites and pale sage also lift it without adding glare.
Is #485871 readable on white or black?
#485871 has a 7.21:1 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.