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#483D8B

Darkslateblue Color — #483D8B

Complete color reference for #483D8B: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#483D8B
RGBrgb(72, 61, 139)
HSLhsl(248, 39%, 39%)
HSVhsv(248, 56%, 55%)
CMYKC:48% M:56% Y:0% K:45%
CSS Colordarkslateblue
Decimal4734347
Luminance0.0658

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#483D8B on White
Ratio: 9.07:1 — AAA
#483D8B on Black
Ratio: 2.32:1 — Fail
White on #483D8B
Ratio: 9.07:1 — AAA
Black on #483D8B
Ratio: 2.32:1 — Fail

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F6F5F9
100#E4E2EE
200#C8C5DC
300#ADA8CB
400#8881B4
500#483D8B
600#3A316F
700#2B2553
800#1D1838
900#120F23

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #483D8B?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(72, 61, 139). The red channel is 72, green is 61, and blue is 139 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #483D8B?

The HSL value is hsl(248, 39%, 39%). Hue is 248°, saturation is 39%, and lightness is 39%.

Does #483D8B meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #483D8B achieves a 9.07:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 2.32:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #483D8B?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #483D8B is #808A3D.