#48a9af Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #48a9af is composed of 28.2% red, 66.3% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.9% cyan, 3.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 183.5 degrees, a saturation of 41.7% and a lightness of 48.4%. #48a9af color hex could be obtained by blending #90ffff with #00535f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 28
    • G 66
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 59
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#48a9af color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#48a9af Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #48a9af has RGB values of R:72, G:169, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.59, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 4762031.

Hex triplet 48a9af #48a9af
RGB Decimal 72, 169, 175 rgb(72,169,175)
RGB Percent 28.2, 66.3, 68.6 rgb(28.2%,66.3%,68.6%)
CMYK 59, 3, 0, 31
HSL 183.5°, 41.7, 48.4 hsl(183.5,41.7%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.5°, 58.9, 68.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 64.037, -26.361, -11.639
XYZ 24.596, 32.847, 45.599
xyY 0.239, 0.319, 32.847
CIE-LCH 64.037, 28.816, 203.822
CIE-LUV 64.037, -39.482, -13.637
Hunter-Lab 57.312, -23.691, -7.054
Binary 01001000, 10101001, 10101111

Color Schemes with #48a9af

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#48a9af Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #48a9af

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Shades and Tints of #48a9af

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, #030808 is the darkest color, while #f9fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #48a9af

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #787f80 is the less saturated color, while #05e4f2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #48a9af 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7f9394 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9f9fab Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a29cb9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #54acb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7fa2ac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #81a1b5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #50abb5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population