#484559 Color Information

Hex color code: #484559

The hex color #484559 is a neutral blue with RGB values of (72, 69, 89) and HSL of (249°, 13%, 31%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#484559

RGB

72, 69, 89

HSL

249°, 13%, 31%

CMYK

19%, 22%, 0%, 65%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #484559;
background-color: #484559;
border-color: #484559;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #484559;
border: 2px solid #484559;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#484559]
text-[#484559]
border-[#484559]
shadow-[0_0_10px_484559]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #484559, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #484559; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #484559; 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 #484559; background-color: #48455915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48455920; border-left: 4px solid #484559; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #484559; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #484559 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 69, 89

Red: 72 / Green: 69 / Blue: 89

HSL

249°, 13%, 31%

Hue: 249° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 31%

CMYK

19%, 22%, 0%, 65%

Cyan: 19% / Magenta: 22% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 65%

What color is #484559?

#484559 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

565945

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #484559 to RGB:

rgb(72, 69, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #484559 to HSL:

hsl(249, 13%, 31%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #484559 to CMYK:

cmyk(19%, 22%, 0%, 65%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral blue tone, #484559 has RGB (72, 69, 89) and HSL (249°, 13%, 31%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #484559 is #565945, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #454C59.

Use #484559 in CSS: color: #484559 or background-color: #484559. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #484559

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.27:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #484559?

#484559 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #484559?

#484559 in RGB is (72, 69, 89) - 72 red, 69 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #484559 in CSS?

Use #484559 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #484559?

#565945 (complementary), #454C59 (analogous), and #25232E (lighter shade) work well with #484559.