#48849D Color Information

Hex color code: #48849D

#48849D is a gentle blue color. In RGB it is (72, 132, 157), and in HSL it is (198°, 37%, 45%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#48849D

RGB

72, 132, 157

HSL

198°, 37%, 45%

CMYK

54%, 16%, 0%, 38%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #48849D;
background-color: #48849D;
border-color: #48849D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #48849D;
border: 2px solid #48849D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#48849D]
text-[#48849D]
border-[#48849D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_48849D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #48849D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #48849D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #48849D; color: #000000; }

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 #48849D; background-color: #48849D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48849D20; border-left: 4px solid #48849D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #48849D; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #48849D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 132, 157

Red: 72 / Green: 132 / Blue: 157

HSL

198°, 37%, 45%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

54%, 16%, 0%, 38%

Cyan: 54% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 38%

What color is #48849D?

#48849D is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9D6248

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #48849D to RGB:

rgb(72, 132, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #48849D to HSL:

hsl(198, 37%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #48849D to CMYK:

cmyk(54%, 16%, 0%, 38%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle blue tone, #48849D has RGB (72, 132, 157) and HSL (198°, 37%, 45%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #48849D is #9D6248, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #489D8C.

Use #48849D in CSS: color: #48849D or background-color: #48849D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #48849D

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.06:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48849D?

#48849D is a gentle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #48849D?

#48849D in RGB is (72, 132, 157) - 72 red, 132 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #48849D in CSS?

Use #48849D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #48849D?

#9D6248 (complementary), #489D8C (analogous), and #305869 (lighter shade) work well with #48849D.