#487E89 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted teal reads as a cool and desaturated cyan. Because of its low chroma, #487e89 works well as a grounding base for technical or corporate interfaces. Pair it with soft terracotta or warm greys to avoid a flat appearance. Since it maintains high contrast with black text, it functions effectively for UI components that require strong readability.
Questions about #487e89
What is #487e89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #487e89 is rgb(72, 126, 137), in HSL hsl(190, 31%, 41%) and in CMYK 47%, 8%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #487e89?
#487e89 balances beautifully against warm, earthy tones that prevent it from appearing too sterile or flat in a layout. You can create a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic by pairing it with terracotta accents or soft warm grey backgrounds.
Is #487e89 readable on white or black?
#487e89 has a 4.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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.