#485E69 Hex Color
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#485e69 is a muted, desaturated slate that reads as a grounded, serious blue. Its dusty quality makes it an excellent choice for corporate UI backgrounds where you need professionalism without the starkness of black. White text remains perfectly legible against this shade, ensuring solid accessibility for body content. Pair it with warm, earthy ochre tones to create a balanced, modern palette for financial or security branding.
Questions about #485e69
What is #485e69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #485e69 is rgb(72, 94, 105), in HSL hsl(200, 19%, 35%) and in CMYK 31%, 10%, 0%, 59%.
What color combinations work best with #485e69?
Pair #485e69 with warm, earthy tones like ochre or terracotta to ground its cool, dusty personality. These contrasting palettes help break up the seriousness of the slate blue, creating a balanced and modern visual identity for corporate or financial brands.
Is #485e69 readable on white or black?
#485e69 has a 6.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.