#487192 Hex Color
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#487192 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a distinct ashy undertone. This muted shade avoids being overly bright, making it an excellent choice for corporate UI or professional branding where a serious, controlled aesthetic is required. It works best as a primary background color, especially when paired with crisp white text for better readability. The hex code for this cool tone is #487192.
Questions about #487192
What is #487192 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #487192 is rgb(72, 113, 146), in HSL hsl(207, 34%, 43%) and in CMYK 51%, 23%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with the #487192 blue?
Does #487192 work well for text on a white background?
While #487192 provides decent readability, it generally lacks the high contrast ratio needed for smaller body text on a white background. It is most effective when used for large headings or UI elements where its dusty character can shine without sacrificing accessibility.
Is #487192 readable on white or black?
#487192 has a 5.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.05:1 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.