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#484541

#484541
Conversions
HEX#484541
RGBrgb(72, 69, 65)
HSLhsl(34, 5%, 27%)
HSVhsv(34, 10%, 28%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 72%)
Copy CSS
color: #484541; /* rgb */ color: rgb(72, 69, 65); /* hsl */ color: hsl(34, 5%, 27%);
Contrast
On white9.53 : 1
On ink black2.01 : 1

About #484541

#484541 is the hex color #484541, which translates to rgb(72, 69, 65) in RGB and hsl(34, 5%, 27%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 34 degrees, with a saturation of 5 percent and a lightness of 27 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a deep shade.

Using #484541 in a design

Text placed directly on #484541 is most legible in white, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #484541

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #484541 for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #484541

  • HEX: #484541
  • RGB: rgb(72, 69, 65)
  • HSL: hsl(34, 5%, 27%)
  • HSV: hsv(34, 10%, 28%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 72%)

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