Color swatch image showing #483D96 with RGB(72,61,150) values
Color swatch image showing #483D96 with RGB(72,61,150) values

#483D96 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #483D96 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#483D96 Color Information

#483D96 RGB value is (72, 61, 150). The hex color red value is 72, green is 61, and blue is 150. Its HSL format shows a hue of 247°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 52 percent, 59 percent, 0 percent, 41 percent.

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#483D96 Color Meaning

Color #483D96 signifies mystical depth, structured intuition, and twilight knowledge. #483D96 dark, desaturated blue-violet, identical to Dark Slate Blue, is the color of a deep twilight sky, distant mountain ranges, and certain deep-sea creatures. Psychologically, color #483D96 encourages profound thought, intuitive logic, and a bridge between the practical and the mysterious. #483D96 culturally references astronomy, mystical traditions, and the color of deep water over slate. Spiritually, #483D96 color represents the architecture of the unseen, wisdom gained in the half-light, and the discipline of intuition, acting as a guide through profound and structured mysteries.

Color Conversion

Convert #483D96 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#483D96
RGB
rgb(72, 61, 150)
HSL
hsl(247°, 42%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(52%, 59%, 0%, 41%)
HSV
hsv(247°, 59%, 59%)
XYZ
9.8463 6.9172 29.6704
Yxy
6.9172 0.2120 0.1490
Hunter Lab
26.3006 0.8000 -1.7163
CIE-Lab
31.6177 29.5780 -47.5640

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red72 / 255 (28%)
28%
Green61 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue150 / 255 (59%)
59%

CMYK Values

Cyan52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Magenta59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)41 / 100 (41%)
41%

Color Variations

#483D96 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#483D96 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #483D96 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #483D96 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#483D96

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #483D96;

Text Color

color: #483D96;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #483D96;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #483D9640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #483D96;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #483D96 0%, #2b2459 100%);

#483D96 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #483D96 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.