Information about #48578E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #48578E is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(72, 87, 142) (28.2% red, 34.1% green, 55.7% blue), or CMYK 27 / 22 / 0 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#48578E is a softly balanced deep-sea blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Twilight (#4E518B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dusky Blue (#475F94) and Dusk (#4E5481).

The recipe behind #48578E is rgb(72, 87, 142), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #48578E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. #48578E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#48578E color variations

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#48578E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #48578E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Twilight color link
Twilight

#4E518B

Dusky Blue color link
Dusky Blue

#475F94

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Governor Bay color link
Governor Bay

#51559B

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Chinese Blue color link
Chinese Blue

#365194

Superhero color link
Superhero

#374E88

#48578E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#48578E
  • RGB72, 87, 142
  • CMYK27, 22, 0, 44
  • HSL227°, 33%, 42%
  • HSL Precise227.143°, 32.71%, 41.961%
  • HSV227°, 49%, 56%
  • HSB227°, 49%, 56%
  • HEX ID48578E
  • DECIMAL ID4741006
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.7%
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