#48A3A0
Muted Cyan
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About #48A3A0 Muted Cyan
#48A3A0 is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 72 red, 163 green, and 160 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 178°, saturation of 39%, and lightness of 46%.
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 #48A3A0 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
178°
Hue
39%
Saturation
46%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #48A3A0 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #48A3A0 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#48A3A0 on White
Contrast Ratio2.99:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#48A3A0 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.02:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #48A3A0 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #48A3A0 |
| RGB | rgb(72, 163, 160) |
| HSL | hsl(178, 39%, 46%) |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 163, 160 |
| RGB Percent | 28.2%, 63.9%, 62.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 56%, 0%, 2%, 36% |
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