#487A9D
Muted Blue
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About #487A9D Muted Blue
#487A9D is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 72 red, 122 green, and 157 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 205°, saturation of 37%, and lightness of 45%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #487A9D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
205°
Hue
37%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #487A9D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #487A9D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#487A9D on White
Contrast Ratio4.62:1
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Aa#487A9D on Black
Contrast Ratio4.55:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #487A9D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #487A9D |
| RGB | rgb(72, 122, 157) |
| HSL | hsl(205, 37%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 122, 157 |
| RGB Percent | 28.2%, 47.8%, 61.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 54%, 22%, 0%, 38% |
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