#484657 Color Information

Hex color code: #484657

The hex color #484657 is a understated blue with RGB values of (72, 70, 87) and HSL of (247°, 11%, 31%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#484657

RGB

72, 70, 87

HSL

247°, 11%, 31%

CMYK

17%, 20%, 0%, 66%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #484657;
background-color: #484657;
border-color: #484657;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #484657;
border: 2px solid #484657;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#484657]
text-[#484657]
border-[#484657]
shadow-[0_0_10px_484657]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #484657, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #484657; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #484657; 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 #484657; background-color: #48465715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48465720; border-left: 4px solid #484657; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #484657; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #484657 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 70, 87

Red: 72 / Green: 70 / Blue: 87

HSL

247°, 11%, 31%

Hue: 247° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 31%

CMYK

17%, 20%, 0%, 66%

Cyan: 17% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 66%

What color is #484657?

#484657 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

565846

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #484657 to RGB:

rgb(72, 70, 87)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #484657 to HSL:

hsl(247, 11%, 31%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #484657 to CMYK:

cmyk(17%, 20%, 0%, 66%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral blue tone, #484657 has RGB (72, 70, 87) and HSL (247°, 11%, 31%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #484657 is #565846, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #464D58.

Use #484657 in CSS: color: #484657 or background-color: #484657. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #484657

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.29:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #484657?

#484657 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #484657?

#484657 in RGB is (72, 70, 87) - 72 red, 70 green, and 87 blue.

How to use #484657 in CSS?

Use #484657 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #484657?

#565846 (complementary), #464D58 (analogous), and #25242D (lighter shade) work well with #484657.