#48a9c6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #48a9c6 is composed of 28.2% red, 66.3% green and 77.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 63.6% cyan, 14.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 193.8 degrees, a saturation of 52.5% and a lightness of 52.9%. #48a9c6 color hex could be obtained by blending #90ffff with #00538d. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 28
    • G 66
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#48a9c6 color description : Moderate cyan.

#48a9c6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #48a9c6 has RGB values of R:72, G:169, B:198 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 4762054.

Hex triplet 48a9c6 #48a9c6
RGB Decimal 72, 169, 198 rgb(72,169,198)
RGB Percent 28.2, 66.3, 77.6 rgb(28.2%,66.3%,77.6%)
CMYK 64, 15, 0, 22
HSL 193.8°, 52.5, 52.9 hsl(193.8,52.5%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.8°, 63.6, 77.6
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 64.826, -19.5, -23.26
XYZ 27.051, 33.829, 58.527
xyY 0.227, 0.283, 33.829
CIE-LCH 64.826, 30.352, 230.025
CIE-LUV 64.826, -38.307, -33.338
Hunter-Lab 58.162, -18.766, -18.948
Binary 01001000, 10101001, 11000110

Color Schemes with #48a9c6

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Alternatives to #48a9c6

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#48a9c6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #48a9c6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#48a9c6;}
.background {background-color:#48a9c6;}
.border {border:1px solid #48a9c6;}

Shades and Tints of #48a9c6

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, #040a0b is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #48a9c6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7f8b8f is the less saturated color, while #11c7fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #48a9c6 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #81949a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9aa0c1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #989fce Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #49afbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7ca3c2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7ba3cb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49adbf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population