#48A9B1
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About #48A9B1 Cyan
#48A9B1 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 72 red, 169 green, and 177 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 185°, saturation of 42%, and lightness of 49%.
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 #48A9B1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
185°
Hue
42%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #48A9B1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #48A9B1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#48A9B1 on White
Contrast Ratio2.77:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#48A9B1 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.59:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #48A9B1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #48A9B1 |
| RGB | rgb(72, 169, 177) |
| HSL | hsl(185, 42%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 169, 177 |
| RGB Percent | 28.2%, 66.3%, 69.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 59%, 5%, 0%, 31% |
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