#48959D
Muted Cyan
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About #48959D Muted Cyan
#48959D is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 72 red, 149 green, and 157 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 186°, saturation of 37%, and lightness of 45%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #48959D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
186°
Hue
37%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #48959D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #48959D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#48959D on White
Contrast Ratio3.46:1
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Aa#48959D on Black
Contrast Ratio6.06:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #48959D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #48959D |
| RGB | rgb(72, 149, 157) |
| HSL | hsl(186, 37%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 149, 157 |
| RGB Percent | 28.2%, 58.4%, 61.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 54%, 5%, 0%, 38% |
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