#48a9de Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #48a9de is composed of 28.2% red, 66.3% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.6% cyan, 23.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 201.2 degrees, a saturation of 69.4% and a lightness of 57.6%. #48a9de color hex could be obtained by blending #90ffff with #0053bd. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 28
    • G 66
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#48a9de color description : Soft blue.

#48a9de Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #48a9de has RGB values of R:72, G:169, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4762078.

Hex triplet 48a9de #48a9de
RGB Decimal 72, 169, 222 rgb(72,169,222)
RGB Percent 28.2, 66.3, 87.1 rgb(28.2%,66.3%,87.1%)
CMYK 68, 24, 0, 13
HSL 201.2°, 69.4, 57.6 hsl(201.2,69.4%,57.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.2°, 67.6, 87.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 65.768, -11.858, -35.083
XYZ 30.042, 35.025, 74.281
xyY 0.216, 0.251, 35.025
CIE-LCH 65.768, 37.033, 251.324
CIE-LUV 65.768, -37.136, -54.118
Hunter-Lab 59.182, -12.959, -32.988
Binary 01001000, 10101001, 11011110

Color Schemes with #48a9de

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Alternatives to #48a9de

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#48a9de Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #48a9de

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CSS codes
.text {color:#48a9de;}
.background {background-color:#48a9de;}
.border {border:1px solid #48a9de;}

Shades and Tints of #48a9de

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, #030c10 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #48a9de

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #939393 is the less saturated color, while #2fb0f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #48a9de 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
  • #929292 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8397a1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #94a2d8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8ba3e3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #37b3c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #78a5da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #72a5e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3dafcb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population