#485E90 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #485e90 is a dark blue with gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its matte appearance suggests seriousness, trust, and control without feeling harsh. Use the hex code #485e90 as a supporting tone for finance, security, healthcare, or technology interfaces, especially with white text, which achieves about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #485e90
What is #485e90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #485e90 is rgb(72, 94, 144), in HSL hsl(222, 33%, 42%) and in CMYK 50%, 35%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #485e90?
#485e90 pairs well with white, soft gray, pale blue, and warm neutrals such as beige, which balance its cool, muted character while keeping layouts calm and readable across interfaces, dashboards, presentations, and print-inspired palettes.
Does #485e90 feel warm or cool?
#485e90 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base is softened by gray undertones and restrained saturation, giving it a composed appearance rather than a bright, energetic one.
Is #485e90 readable on white or black?
#485e90 has a 6.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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.