DarkSlateBlue — #483D8B HEX Color

#483D8Brgb(72, 61, 139)

About DarkSlateBlue

DarkSlateBlue (#483D8B) is a warm, mid, muted blue tone with a hue of 248°, saturation of 39% and lightness of 39%. It works well for corporate and professional UI and conveys a calm feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 9.07:1, while on black it reaches 2.32:1 — so prefer white text when using #483D8B as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#483D8B

RGBrgb(72, 61, 139)

HSLhsl(248°, 39%, 39%)

CMYKcmyk(48%, 56%, 0%, 45%)

CIELABLab(30.8, 26.1, -42.1)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

9.07:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

2.32:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #483D8B as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #483D8B;

color: #483D8B;

border: 2px solid #483D8B;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #483D8B, #808b3d);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #483d8b;
  --color-primary-rgb: 72, 61, 139;
  --color-primary-hsl: 248, 39%, 39%;
}

Explore Color Tools

Palette GeneratorGenerate harmonious color palettes

Color ConvertersConvert between HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK

OKLCH PickerPick and convert OKLCH to HEX, RGB, HSL

Gradient GeneratorCreate CSS gradients with live preview

Related Combinations

#58578C

+=Teal / Cyan

Blue + Green

#625580

+=Slate Blue / Muted Indigo

Teal + Purple

Gray + Blue

Blue + Black

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #483D8B?

Color #483D8B is commonly known as DarkSlateBlue. It is a warm, mid, muted blue tone.

Is #483D8B a warm or cool color?

DarkSlateBlue (#483D8B) is a warm color. With a hue of 248°, it falls in the blue family.

What colors go well with #483D8B?

Colors that pair well with DarkSlateBlue (#483D8B) include its complementary color (#808B3D), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous blue tones for harmonious palettes.