#488591
HEX Color Code
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RGB to HEX Conversion

RGB Values

R: 72
G: 133
B: 145

Web Safe Color

#339999

HSL Values

H: 190°
S: 34%
L: 43%

CMYK Values

C: 50%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 43%

Dominant Component: BLUE. This color has a strong blue component, making it appear more blue-ish.

Complementary Color

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Complementary

Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. They create maximum contrast and stability.Explore more color harmonies including triadic, analogous, and tetradic combinations.

#4F7483
RGB(79, 116, 131)
#35869F
RGB(53, 134, 159)
#4A8798
RGB(74, 135, 152)
#45749B
RGB(69, 116, 155)

Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #488591; }
Text with #488591 color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #488591; }
Element with #488591 background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #488591; }
Element with #488591 border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #488591; }
Element with #488591 shadow

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The color #488591 (RGB 72, 133, 145) contains low red, high green, and high blue values, making it primarily a blue color.

Psychological Impact of This Color

Trust & Stability

With blue as the dominant component, this color may evoke feelings of calmness, trust, and stability. Blue colors are often associated with professionalism, serenity, and depth.

Common Applications

Digital Design

Blue-dominant colors are frequently used in corporate websites, social media platforms, and applications where trust and reliability are important.

Print & Physical Media

This color has a balanced saturation that would reproduce well in most print applications while still maintaining visual interest.