#48a3ad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #48a3ad is composed of 28.2% red, 63.9% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.4% cyan, 5.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 185.9 degrees, a saturation of 41.2% and a lightness of 48%. #48a3ad color hex could be obtained by blending #90ffff with #00475b. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 28
    • G 64
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 6
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#48a3ad color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#48a3ad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #48a3ad has RGB values of R:72, G:163, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.06, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 4760493.

Hex triplet 48a3ad #48a3ad
RGB Decimal 72, 163, 173 rgb(72,163,173)
RGB Percent 28.2, 63.9, 67.8 rgb(28.2%,63.9%,67.8%)
CMYK 58, 6, 0, 32
HSL 185.9°, 41.2, 48 hsl(185.9,41.2%,48%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.9°, 58.4, 67.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.158, -23.914, -13.342
XYZ 23.31, 30.587, 44.208
xyY 0.238, 0.312, 30.587
CIE-LCH 62.158, 27.384, 209.157
CIE-LUV 62.158, -37.304, -16.59
Hunter-Lab 55.306, -21.551, -8.679
Binary 01001000, 10100011, 10101101

Color Schemes with #48a3ad

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Alternatives to #48a3ad

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#48a3ad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #48a3ad

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CSS codes
.text {color:#48a3ad;}
.background {background-color:#48a3ad;}
.border {border:1px solid #48a3ad;}

Shades and Tints of #48a3ad

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #030607 is the darkest color, while #f8fcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #48a3ad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #777d7e is the less saturated color, while #06d8ef is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #48a3ad is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #898989 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7c8e90 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #999aa9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9b98b6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #52a7b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7c9daa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7d9cb3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4ea5b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population