Information about #485C89 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #485C89 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(72, 92, 137) — 28.2% red, 36.1% green, 53.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 25 / 18 / 0 / 46. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#485C89 is a moderately toned steel-blue azure that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Dusky Blue (#475F94). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Twilight (#4E518B) and Dusk (#4E5481).

In RGB terms — rgb(72, 92, 137) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #485C89 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. No one has named #485C89 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#485C89 color variations

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#485C89 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 #485C89

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

Dusky Blue color link
Dusky Blue

#475F94

Twilight color link
Twilight

#4E518B

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Wedgewood color link
Wedgewood

#4C6B88

Wavelength color link
Wavelength

#3C6886

Chambray color link
Chambray

#475877

Waratah color link
Waratah

#55698B

#485C89 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#485C89
  • RGB72, 92, 137
  • CMYK25, 18, 0, 46
  • HSL222°, 31%, 41%
  • HSL Precise221.538°, 31.1%, 40.98%
  • HSV222°, 47%, 54%
  • HSB222°, 47%, 54%
  • HEX ID485C89
  • DECIMAL ID4742281
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB53.7%
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