#48B1AE
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About #48B1AE Cyan
#48B1AE is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 72 red, 177 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 178°, 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 #48B1AE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
178°
Hue
42%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #48B1AE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #48B1AE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#48B1AE on White
Contrast Ratio2.57:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#48B1AE on Black
Contrast Ratio8.18:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #48B1AE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #48B1AE |
| RGB | rgb(72, 177, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(178, 42%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 177, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 28.2%, 69.4%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 59%, 0%, 2%, 31% |
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