#48443C Color Information

Hex color code: #48443C

#48443C is a understated orange color. In RGB it is (72, 68, 60), and in HSL it is (40°, 9%, 26%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#48443C

RGB

72, 68, 60

HSL

40°, 9%, 26%

CMYK

0%, 6%, 17%, 72%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #48443C;
background-color: #48443C;
border-color: #48443C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #48443C;
border: 2px solid #48443C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#48443C]
text-[#48443C]
border-[#48443C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_48443C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #48443C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #48443C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #48443C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #48443C; background-color: #48443C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48443C20; border-left: 4px solid #48443C; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #48443C; }

Related Colors

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Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #48443C in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 68, 60

Red: 72 / Green: 68 / Blue: 60

HSL

40°, 9%, 26%

Hue: 40° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 26%

CMYK

0%, 6%, 17%, 72%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 6% / Yellow: 17% / Key: 72%

What color is #48443C?

#48443C is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

3C4048

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #48443C to RGB:

rgb(72, 68, 60)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #48443C to HSL:

hsl(40, 9%, 26%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #48443C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 6%, 17%, 72%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral orange tone, #48443C has RGB (72, 68, 60) and HSL (40°, 9%, 26%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #48443C is #3C4048, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #483E3C.

Use #48443C in CSS: color: #48443C or background-color: #48443C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #48443C

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.17:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48443C?

#48443C is a neutral orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #48443C?

#48443C in RGB is (72, 68, 60) - 72 red, 68 green, and 60 blue.

How to use #48443C in CSS?

Use #48443C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #48443C?

#3C4048 (complementary), #483E3C (analogous), and #1F1D1A (lighter shade) work well with #48443C.