Color swatch image showing #483D89 with RGB(72,61,137) values

#483D89 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #483D89 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#483D89 Color Information

#483D89 RGB value is (72, 61, 137). The hex color red value is 72, green is 61, and blue is 137. Its HSL format shows a hue of 249°, saturation of 38 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 47 percent, 55 percent, 0 percent, 46 percent.

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#483D89 Color Meaning

Color #483D89 signifies mystical depth, structured intuition, and twilight knowledge. #483D89 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 #483D89 encourages profound thought, intuitive logic, and a bridge between the practical and the mysterious. #483D89 culturally references astronomy, mystical traditions, and the color of deep water over slate. Spiritually, #483D89 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 #483D89 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
#483D89
RGB
rgb(72, 61, 137)
HSL
hsl(249°, 38%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(47%, 55%, 0%, 46%)
HSV
hsv(249°, 55%, 54%)
XYZ
8.8566 6.5213 24.4589
Yxy
6.5213 0.2223 0.1637
Hunter Lab
25.5368 0.6311 -1.3066
CIE-Lab
30.6914 25.4236 -41.0757

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red72 / 255 (28%)
28%
Green61 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue137 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Magenta55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)46 / 100 (46%)
46%

Color Variations

#483D89 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

#483D89 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 #483D89 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+)

9.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #483D89 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

#483D89

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #483D89;

Text Color

color: #483D89;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #483D89;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #483D8940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #483D89;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #483D89 0%, #2c2553 100%);

#483D89 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #483D89 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.