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#48659D color code is #48659D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #48659d.

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#48659D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #48659D is 0.1312. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.79:1 against white and 3.62:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#48659D on white5.79:1AA
The quick brown fox
#48659D on black3.62:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #48659D5.79:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #48659D3.62:1AA Large

#48659D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #48659D?+
The hex code for #48659D is #48659D. In RGB it's rgb(72, 101, 157), and in HSL it's hsl(220, 37%, 45%).
What is the RGB value of #48659D?+
#48659D in RGB is (72, 101, 157). Written in CSS: rgb(72, 101, 157).
What is the CMYK value of #48659D?+
#48659D converts to CMYK(54%, 36%, 0%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #48659D.
Is #48659d a warm or cool color?+
#48659D (#48659D) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 220° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #48659d belong to?+
#48659D belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 220°, 37%, 45% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #48659d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#48659D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.79:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #48659d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #48659D (#48659D) is 646 C Pantone 646 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #48659D in design

Practical guidance for using #48659d (#48659D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #48659D (#48659D) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #48659d text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #48659D (#48659D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#48659D flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#48659D works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.