#485759 Color Information

Hex color code: #485759

The hex color #485759 is a neutral cyan with RGB values of (72, 87, 89) and HSL of (187°, 11%, 32%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#485759

RGB

72, 87, 89

HSL

187°, 11%, 32%

CMYK

19%, 2%, 0%, 65%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #485759;
background-color: #485759;
border-color: #485759;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #485759;
border: 2px solid #485759;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#485759]
text-[#485759]
border-[#485759]
shadow-[0_0_10px_485759]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #485759, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #485759; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #485759; 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 #485759; background-color: #48575915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48575920; border-left: 4px solid #485759; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #485759; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #485759 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 87, 89

Red: 72 / Green: 87 / Blue: 89

HSL

187°, 11%, 32%

Hue: 187° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 32%

CMYK

19%, 2%, 0%, 65%

Cyan: 19% / Magenta: 2% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 65%

What color is #485759?

#485759 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5B4B49

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #485759 to RGB:

rgb(72, 87, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #485759 to HSL:

hsl(187, 11%, 32%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #485759 to CMYK:

cmyk(19%, 2%, 0%, 65%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated cyan tone, #485759 has RGB (72, 87, 89) and HSL (187°, 11%, 32%). 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 #485759 is #5B4B49, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #495B54.

Use #485759 in CSS: color: #485759 or background-color: #485759. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #485759

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.78:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #485759?

#485759 is a understated cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #485759?

#485759 in RGB is (72, 87, 89) - 72 red, 87 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #485759 in CSS?

Use #485759 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #485759?

#5B4B49 (complementary), #495B54 (analogous), and #272F30 (lighter shade) work well with #485759.