Information about #489B87 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #489B87 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(72, 155, 135) — 28.2% red, 60.8% green, 52.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 33 / 0 / 8 / 39. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#489B87 is a softly balanced cyan that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Landmark (#3E9889). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lochinvar (#489084) and Dusty Teal (#4C9085).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(72, 155, 135)), which gives #489B87 its character. If you plan to put text on a #489B87 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. #489B87 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#489B87 color variations

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#489B87 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #489B87

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Landmark color link
Landmark

#3E9889

Lochinvar color link
Lochinvar

#489084

Dusty Teal color link
Dusty Teal

#4C9085

Gossamer color link
Gossamer

#399F86

Patriot color link
Patriot

#4F9292

Sea color link
Sea

#3C9992

Blue Chill color link
Blue Chill

#408F90

Zomp color link
Zomp

#39A78E

#489B87 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#489B87
  • RGB72, 155, 135
  • CMYK33, 0, 8, 39
  • CSSrgb(72, 155, 135)
  • HSL166°, 37%, 45%
  • HSL Precise165.542°, 36.564%, 44.51%
  • HSV166°, 54%, 61%
  • HSB166°, 54%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.608, 0.529)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.608, 0.529, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.608, 0.529)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB52.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID489B87
  • DECIMAL ID4758407
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01