#488C99
Muted Blue
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About #488C99 Muted Blue
#488C99 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 72 red, 140 green, and 153 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 190°, saturation of 36%, and lightness of 44%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
190°
Hue
36%
Saturation
44%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #488C99 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #488C99 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#488C99 on White
Contrast Ratio3.83:1
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Aa#488C99 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.49:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #488C99 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #488C99 |
| RGB | rgb(72, 140, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(190, 36%, 44%) |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 140, 153 |
| RGB Percent | 28.2%, 54.9%, 60.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 53%, 8%, 0%, 40% |
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