#488CA3
Muted Blue
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About #488CA3 Muted Blue
#488CA3 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 72 red, 140 green, and 163 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 195°, saturation of 39%, and lightness of 46%.
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 #488CA3 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
195°
Hue
39%
Saturation
46%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #488CA3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #488CA3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#488CA3 on White
Contrast Ratio3.78:1
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Aa#488CA3 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.56:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #488CA3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #488CA3 |
| RGB | rgb(72, 140, 163) |
| HSL | hsl(195, 39%, 46%) |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 140, 163 |
| RGB Percent | 28.2%, 54.9%, 63.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 56%, 14%, 0%, 36% |
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