Darkslateblue colour (#483D8B)
Darkslateblue is medium a blue with hex code #483D8B, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 72, 61, 139; in HSL 248°, 39%, 39%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Darkslateblue colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Darkslateblue in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #483D8B |
| RGB | rgb(72, 61, 139) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.282, 0.239, 0.545 |
| HSL | hsl(248, 39%, 39%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 48%, 56%, 0%, 45% |
| CSS | color: darkslateblue; |
Shades and tints of Darkslateblue
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#dedcef | #bdb8e0 | #9d95d0 | #7c71c1 | #5b4eb1 | #493e8e | #372f6a | #241f47 | #121023 |
Colours that go with Darkslateblue
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #808a3d | |
| Triadic | #8a473d | #3d8a47 |
| Analogous | #6e3d8a | #3d598a |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| rebeccapurple | #663399 | close |
| indigo | #4b0082 | close |
| dimgray | #696969 | close |
| midnightblue | #191970 | close |
| darkslategray | #2f4f4f | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Darkslateblue against white is 9.07:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 2.32:1 (fails). Use Darkslateblue for text on white backgrounds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Darkslateblue?
#483D8B.
What is Darkslateblue in RGB?
rgb(72, 61, 139).
What colour is complementary to Darkslateblue?
#808a3d, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.