#48698A Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated shade feels professional and stable. Because #48698a is low in chroma, it works best as a calm background color for corporate or finance interfaces rather than a primary accent. It offers enough contrast for white text to remain legible. Pair it with soft cream or warm gray to prevent the design from feeling too cold or sterile.
Questions about #48698a
What is #48698a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48698a is rgb(72, 105, 138), in HSL hsl(210, 31%, 41%) and in CMYK 48%, 24%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #48698a?
#48698a works best when balanced against warm neutrals to counteract its coolness. Pairing it with cream or soft warm gray creates a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic that feels less sterile than standard black and white combinations.
Is #48698a suitable for text on a white background?
Using #48698a as text against a standard white background provides decent readability but may fall short of strict accessibility standards for small body copy. It is much more effective as a large heading or a background surface color.
Is #48698a readable on white or black?
#48698a has a 5.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.