#48A89D
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About #48A89D Cyan
#48A89D is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 72 red, 168 green, and 157 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 173°, saturation of 40%, and lightness of 47%.
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 #48A89D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
173°
Hue
40%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #48A89D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #48A89D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#48A89D on White
Contrast Ratio2.85:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#48A89D on Black
Contrast Ratio7.36:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #48A89D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #48A89D |
| RGB | rgb(72, 168, 157) |
| HSL | hsl(173, 40%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 168, 157 |
| RGB Percent | 28.2%, 65.9%, 61.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 57%, 0%, 7%, 34% |
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