#48B1A9
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About #48B1A9 Cyan
#48B1A9 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 72 red, 177 green, and 169 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 175°, 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 #48B1A9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
175°
Hue
42%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #48B1A9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #48B1A9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#48B1A9 on White
Contrast Ratio2.58:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#48B1A9 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.14:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #48B1A9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #48B1A9 |
| RGB | rgb(72, 177, 169) |
| HSL | hsl(175, 42%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 177, 169 |
| RGB Percent | 28.2%, 69.4%, 66.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 59%, 0%, 5%, 31% |
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