#486290 Hex Color
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The hex code #486290 produces a moderately dark, muted blue with cool slate-gray undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, dependable feel without the heaviness of navy. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, technology, government, or healthcare interfaces. White text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, making this color suitable for readable UI backgrounds.
Questions about #486290
What is #486290 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #486290 is rgb(72, 98, 144), in HSL hsl(218, 33%, 42%) and in CMYK 50%, 32%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #486290?
Muted neutrals and warm accents pair well with #486290 because they balance its cool slate undertone without overpowering its reserved character, while white or light gray creates clean contrast and a restrained terracotta accent introduces warmth.
Is #486290 a warm or cool color?
The #486290 hex color reads as cool because its blue base and slate-gray undertones keep it visually crisp rather than warm, while its muted saturation softens that effect into a calm, dependable appearance instead of a vivid or icy one.
Is #486290 readable on white or black?
#486290 has a 6.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.