#48636F Hex Color
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#48636f is a dark, dusty shade of sky blue with a lot of gray in it. That muted weight makes it steadier than cheerful, which suits moody interfaces and supporting tones. Pair it with terracotta or warm sand so it does not read flat. White text on the hex code #48636f hits about 6.4:1 contrast, so it clears AA behind small body text. It works best as the 30 percent color, not the hero.
Questions about #48636f
What is #48636f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48636f is rgb(72, 99, 111), in HSL hsl(198, 21%, 36%) and in CMYK 35%, 11%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #48636f?
Warm, muted tones like terracotta and sand flatter #48636f best because they keep its gray undertones from turning muddy. Cool grays also pair well, though the mix can read flat without at least one warm accent.
Is #48636f readable on white or black?
#48636f has a 6.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 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.