#48639C Hex Color
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The hex code #48639c is a muted, cool blue with a dusty, inky cast and medium-dark value. Its restrained saturation supports trust and control without feeling harsh, making it effective for technology, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting color or background with warm white; white text provides about 5.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #48639c
What is #48639c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48639c is rgb(72, 99, 156), in HSL hsl(221, 37%, 45%) and in CMYK 54%, 37%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #48639c?
#48639c pairs well with warm white, soft gray, and muted warm accents such as terracotta, which balance its cool blue cast without overpowering it in interfaces, editorial layouts, and restrained brand palettes.
Is #48639c readable on white or black?
#48639c has a 5.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.