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#487078 color code is #487078. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #487078.

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#487078 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #487078 is 0.1432. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.43:1 against white and 3.86:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#487078 on white5.43:1AA
The quick brown fox
#487078 on black3.86:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #4870785.43:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #4870783.86:1AA Large

#487078 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #487078?+
The hex code for #487078 is #487078. In RGB it's rgb(72, 112, 120), and in HSL it's hsl(190, 25%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #487078?+
#487078 in RGB is (72, 112, 120). Written in CSS: rgb(72, 112, 120).
What is the CMYK value of #487078?+
#487078 converts to CMYK(40%, 7%, 0%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #487078.
Is #487078 a warm or cool color?+
#487078 (#487078) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 190° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #487078 belong to?+
#487078 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 190°, 25%, 38% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #487078 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#487078 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.43:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #487078?+
The nearest Pantone match for #487078 (#487078) is 7477 C Steel Teal Gray, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #487078 in design

Practical guidance for using #487078 (#487078) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #487078 (#487078) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #487078 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #487078 (#487078) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#487078 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

#487078 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.