Information about #487B7F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #487B7F is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(72, 123, 127) (28.2% red, 48.2% green, 49.8% blue), or CMYK 22 / 2 / 0 / 50 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #487B7F reads as a mildly saturated cyan and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Beetle Green (#4C787E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Paradiso (#488084) and Faded Jade (#427977).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(72, 123, 127)), which gives #487B7F its character. If you plan to put text on a #487B7F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #487B7F is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#487B7F color variations

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#487B7F 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 #487B7F

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

Beetle Green color link
Beetle Green

#4C787E

Paradiso color link
Paradiso

#488084

Faded Jade color link
Faded Jade

#427977

Norwester color link
Norwester

#48798A

Breaker Bay color link
Breaker Bay

#517B78

Green Copper color link
Green Copper

#527F76

Seachange color link
Seachange

#4E6E81

Bismark color link
Bismark

#486C7A

Vintage Teal color link
Vintage Teal

#3B7577

Sabbatical color link
Sabbatical

#547377

Calypso color link
Calypso

#3D7188

#487B7F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#487B7F
  • RGB72, 123, 127
  • CMYK22, 2, 0, 50
  • HSL184°, 28%, 39%
  • HSL Precise184.364°, 27.638%, 39.02%
  • HSV184°, 43%, 50%
  • HSB184°, 43%, 50%
  • HEX ID487B7F
  • DECIMAL ID4750207
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.8%
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