#488C9D
Muted Blue
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About #488C9D Muted Blue
#488C9D is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 72 red, 140 green, and 157 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 192°, 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 #488C9D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
192°
Hue
37%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #488C9D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #488C9D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#488C9D on White
Contrast Ratio3.81:1
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Aa#488C9D on Black
Contrast Ratio5.51:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #488C9D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #488C9D |
| RGB | rgb(72, 140, 157) |
| HSL | hsl(192, 37%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 140, 157 |
| RGB Percent | 28.2%, 54.9%, 61.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 54%, 11%, 0%, 38% |
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