#48A5CD
Blue
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About #48A5CD Blue
#48A5CD is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 72 red, 165 green, and 205 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 198°, saturation of 57%, and lightness of 54%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
198°
Hue
57%
Saturation
54%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #48A5CD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #48A5CD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#48A5CD on White
Contrast Ratio2.79:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#48A5CD on Black
Contrast Ratio7.54:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #48A5CD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #48A5CD |
| RGB | rgb(72, 165, 205) |
| HSL | hsl(198, 57%, 54%) |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 165, 205 |
| RGB Percent | 28.2%, 64.7%, 80.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 65%, 20%, 0%, 20% |
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