#48529D Color Information

Hex color code: #48529D

The hex color #48529D is a soft blue with RGB values of (72, 82, 157) and HSL of (233°, 37%, 45%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#48529D

RGB

72, 82, 157

HSL

233°, 37%, 45%

CMYK

54%, 48%, 0%, 38%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #48529D;
background-color: #48529D;
border-color: #48529D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #48529D;
border: 2px solid #48529D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#48529D]
text-[#48529D]
border-[#48529D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_48529D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #48529D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #48529D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #48529D; 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 #48529D; background-color: #48529D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48529D20; border-left: 4px solid #48529D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #48529D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #48529D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 82, 157

Red: 72 / Green: 82 / Blue: 157

HSL

233°, 37%, 45%

Hue: 233° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

54%, 48%, 0%, 38%

Cyan: 54% / Magenta: 48% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 38%

What color is #48529D?

#48529D is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9D9348

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #48529D to RGB:

rgb(72, 82, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #48529D to HSL:

hsl(233, 37%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #48529D to CMYK:

cmyk(54%, 48%, 0%, 38%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #48529D has RGB (72, 82, 157) and HSL (233°, 37%, 45%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #48529D is #9D9348, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #487D9D.

Use #48529D in CSS: color: #48529D or background-color: #48529D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #48529D

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.97:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48529D?

#48529D is a pastel blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #48529D?

#48529D in RGB is (72, 82, 157) - 72 red, 82 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #48529D in CSS?

Use #48529D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #48529D?

#9D9348 (complementary), #487D9D (analogous), and #303769 (lighter shade) work well with #48529D.