#48589D Color Information

Hex color code: #48589D

#48589D is a subtle blue color. In RGB it is (72, 88, 157), and in HSL it is (229°, 37%, 45%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#48589D

RGB

72, 88, 157

HSL

229°, 37%, 45%

CMYK

54%, 44%, 0%, 38%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #48589D;
background-color: #48589D;
border-color: #48589D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #48589D;
border: 2px solid #48589D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#48589D]
text-[#48589D]
border-[#48589D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_48589D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #48589D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #48589D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #48589D; 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 #48589D; background-color: #48589D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48589D20; border-left: 4px solid #48589D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #48589D; }

Related Colors

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #48589D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 88, 157

Red: 72 / Green: 88 / Blue: 157

HSL

229°, 37%, 45%

Hue: 229° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

54%, 44%, 0%, 38%

Cyan: 54% / Magenta: 44% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 38%

What color is #48589D?

#48589D is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9D8E48

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #48589D to RGB:

rgb(72, 88, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #48589D to HSL:

hsl(229, 37%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #48589D to CMYK:

cmyk(54%, 44%, 0%, 38%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #48589D has RGB (72, 88, 157) and HSL (229°, 37%, 45%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #48589D is #9D8E48, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #48829D.

Use #48589D in CSS: color: #48589D or background-color: #48589D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #48589D

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.16:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48589D?

#48589D is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #48589D?

#48589D in RGB is (72, 88, 157) - 72 red, 88 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #48589D in CSS?

Use #48589D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #48589D?

#9D8E48 (complementary), #48829D (analogous), and #303B69 (lighter shade) work well with #48589D.