#484F50

#484F50

Color Values

HEX

#484F50

RGB

72, 79, 80

HSL

187.5, 5.3%, 29.8%

HSV

187.5, 10.0%, 31.4%

CMYK

10.0%, 1.2%, 0.0%, 68.6%

OKLCH

0.4217 0.0092 207.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark cyans and deep aquas convey depth, reliability, and technical mastery. They carry the trustworthiness of blue with a modern, slightly warmer edge from their green component. These tones suggest specialized expertise and sophisticated engineering.

Design Usage

Dark cyan works for cybersecurity brands, developer platforms, and data infrastructure companies. It creates striking dark-mode accents and terminal-style interfaces that feel technical yet approachable. Pair it with lighter cyan highlights and neutral grays for a layered, depth-rich design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #484F50;
color: #484F50;
border-color: #484F50;
Nearest Tailwind: Neutral 600 #525252

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.37:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.51:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #484F50?

RGB(72, 79, 80) · HSL(187.5, 5.3%, 29.8%) · CMYK(10.0%, 1.2%, 0.0%, 68.6%)

Does #484F50 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.37:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #484F50?

Use FFFFFF text on a #484F50 background; contrast on black is 2.51:1.