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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#48445A — Graphite
#48445A is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 251° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #48445A
- f7f6f8
- dddce4
- c4c1d0
- aaa6bc
- 918ba8
- 777194
- 615c7a
- 4c475f
- 363344
- 211f29
- 0c0b0f
Color schemes using #48445A
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#48445A FAQ
What color is #48445A?
#48445A is a shade of graphite in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 14% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #48445A?
#48445A is rgb(72, 68, 90) in RGB, hsl(251, 14%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 24%, 0%, 65%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #48445A?
White text on this background reaches 9.33:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.25:1.
What colors go well with #48445A?
Its direct complement is #565A44. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5A5344 and #4B5A44 gives you contrast without the vibration.