Dark Slate Blue is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #483D8B, which equals rgb(72, 61, 139) in RGB and hsl(248, 39%, 39%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C48 M56 Y0 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#483D8B - RGB
72, 61, 139 - HSL
248°, 39%, 39% - CMYK
48, 56, 0, 45 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Slate Blue
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.07:1. Its complementary color is #808A3D.
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Dark Slate Blue color codes
| HEX | #483D8B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(72, 61, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(248, 39%, 39%) |
| HSV | 248°, 56%, 55% |
| CMYK | 48%, 56%, 0%, 45% |
| Decimal | 4734347 |
Shades and tints of Dark Slate Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E1DFEC - 100
#C2BED8 - 200
#A49EC5 - 300
#857EB2 - 400
#675D9E - 500
#483D8B - 600
#3C3374 - 700
#30295D - 800
#241F46 - 900
#18142E - 950
#0C0A17
Color harmonies for Dark Slate Blue
- Complementary
#808A3D≈ Medium Dark Muted Chartreuse - Analogous −30°
#3D598A≈ Medium Dark Muted Sapphire - Analogous +30°
#6E3D8A≈ Medium Dark Muted Violet - Triadic +120°
#8A473D≈ Medium Dark Muted Scarlet - Triadic +240°
#3D8A47≈ Medium Dark Muted Kelly - Split 150°
#8A6E3D≈ Medium Dark Muted Orange - Split 210°
#598A3D≈ Medium Dark Muted Leaf
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Slate Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Slate Blue | Aa | 9.07:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Slate Blue | Aa | 2.32:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Slate Blue
background-color: #483D8B;color: #483D8B;background-color: rgb(72, 61, 139);background-color: hsl(248, 39%, 39%);:root { --color-dark-slate-blue: #483D8B; }class="bg-[#483D8B]"Colors similar to Dark Slate Blue
- Medium Dark Muted Ultramarine
#494096 - Medium Dark Muted Blue
#404096 - Medium Dark Muted Indigo
#514096 - Medium Dark Muted Royal
#404996 - Medium Dark Muted Iris
#5A4096 - Deep Muted Iris
#493479 - Deep Muted Indigo
#423479 - Deep Muted Periwinkle
#503479 - Deep Muted Ultramarine
#3B3479 - Deep Muted Violet
#573479 - Deep Muted Royal
#343B79 - Deep Muted Cobalt
#344279
More blue shades
- Navy
#000080 - Midnight Blue
#191970 - Cadet Blue
#5F9EA0 - Cornflower Blue
#6495ED - Dark Blue
#00008B - Dark Cyan
#008B8B - Dark Slate Gray
#2F4F4F - Dark Turquoise
#00CED1 - Light Blue
#ADD8E6 - Light Cyan
#E0FFFF - Light Sea Green
#20B2AA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Slate Blue?
The HEX code for Dark Slate Blue is #483D8B.
What is the RGB value of Dark Slate Blue?
Dark Slate Blue has an RGB value of 72, 61, 139 (rgb(72, 61, 139)). In HSL it is 248°, 39%, 39%.
What text color should I use on Dark Slate Blue?
Use white text on Dark Slate Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.07:1 and black text has 2.32:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Slate Blue?
The complementary color of Dark Slate Blue is #808A3D. Analogous colors #3D598A and #6E3D8A also pair well.