#488793 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy cyan is a desaturated cool tone that feels professional and grounded. Because of its muted character, the hex code #488793 works best as a supporting background rather than a loud accent. It pairs effectively with charcoal grays for a clean look, and black text offers enough contrast against it for standard body copy.
Questions about #488793
What is #488793 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #488793 is rgb(72, 135, 147), in HSL hsl(190, 34%, 43%) and in CMYK 51%, 8%, 0%, 42%.
When should I use #488793 in a design?
Use #488793 primarily as a secondary background color rather than a primary accent. Its muted, ashy nature creates a professional atmosphere that pairs effectively with charcoal text or dark gray UI elements, ensuring good readability without being overwhelming.
Does #488793 work well with other colors?
#488793 works best when combined with neutral tones to maintain its sophisticated, grounded feel. You can create a clean, balanced palette by pairing it with off-white or slate to keep the overall design feeling cohesive and understated.
Is #488793 readable on white or black?
#488793 has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.