#487B9B Hex Color
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#487b9b is a muted, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a steady, reliable feel, making it a strong supporting tone for finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Pair it with warm white or muted copper, and use white text for accessible body copy. The hex code is #487b9b.
Questions about #487b9b
What is #487b9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #487b9b is rgb(72, 123, 155), in HSL hsl(203, 37%, 45%) and in CMYK 54%, 21%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #487b9b?
#487b9b pairs well with warm white for clean contrast, muted copper for warmth, and charcoal for a grounded interface palette, and works well in dashboards, healthcare layouts, and restrained technology branding.
Does #487b9b feel warm or cool?
#487b9b reads as a cool blue because its gray undertones and moderate saturation avoid the yellow warmth found in many green-leaning blues. Its steady, muted appearance suits calm interfaces, service pages, and restrained brand accents.
Is #487b9b readable on white or black?
#487b9b has a 4.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.58:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.