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#488878 color code is #488878. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #488878.

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#488878 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #488878 is 0.2034. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.14:1 against white and 5.07:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#488878 on white4.14:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#488878 on black5.07:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #4888784.14:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #4888785.07:1AA

#488878 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #488878?+
The hex code for #488878 is #488878. In RGB it's rgb(72, 136, 120), and in HSL it's hsl(165, 31%, 41%).
What is the RGB value of #488878?+
#488878 in RGB is (72, 136, 120). Written in CSS: rgb(72, 136, 120).
What is the CMYK value of #488878?+
#488878 converts to CMYK(47%, 0%, 12%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #488878.
Is #488878 a warm or cool color?+
#488878 (#488878) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 165° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #488878 belong to?+
#488878 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 165°, 31%, 41% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #488878 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#488878 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.14:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #488878?+
The nearest Pantone match for #488878 (#488878) is 625 C Pantone 625 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #488878 in design

Practical guidance for using #488878 (#488878) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#488878 (#488878) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.1:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #488878 (#488878) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal 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

#488878 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

#488878 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.