#489D8B Color Information

Hex color code: #489D8B

The hex color #489D8B is a delicate cyan with RGB values of (72, 157, 139) and HSL of (167°, 37%, 45%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#489D8B

RGB

72, 157, 139

HSL

167°, 37%, 45%

CMYK

54%, 0%, 11%, 38%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #489D8B;
background-color: #489D8B;
border-color: #489D8B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #489D8B;
border: 2px solid #489D8B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#489D8B]
text-[#489D8B]
border-[#489D8B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_489D8B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #489D8B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #489D8B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #489D8B; 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 #489D8B; background-color: #489D8B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #489D8B20; border-left: 4px solid #489D8B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #489D8B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #489D8B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 157, 139

Red: 72 / Green: 157 / Blue: 139

HSL

167°, 37%, 45%

Hue: 167° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

54%, 0%, 11%, 38%

Cyan: 54% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 38%

What color is #489D8B?

#489D8B is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9D485B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #489D8B to RGB:

rgb(72, 157, 139)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #489D8B to HSL:

hsl(167, 37%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #489D8B to CMYK:

cmyk(54%, 0%, 11%, 38%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #489D8B has RGB (72, 157, 139) and HSL (167°, 37%, 45%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #489D8B is #9D485B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #489D60.

Use #489D8B in CSS: color: #489D8B or background-color: #489D8B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #489D8B

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.47:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #489D8B?

#489D8B is a subtle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #489D8B?

#489D8B in RGB is (72, 157, 139) - 72 red, 157 green, and 139 blue.

How to use #489D8B in CSS?

Use #489D8B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #489D8B?

#9D485B (complementary), #489D60 (analogous), and #30695D (lighter shade) work well with #489D8B.