#48aeff Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #48aeff is composed of 28.2% red, 68.2% green and 100% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.8% cyan, 31.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black. It has a hue angle of 206.6 degrees, a saturation of 100% and a lightness of 64.1%. #48aeff color hex could be obtained by blending #90ffff with #005dff. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 28
    • G 68
    • B 100
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 0
    CMYK color chart

#48aeff color description : Light blue.

#48aeff Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #48aeff has RGB values of R:72, G:174, B:255 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0. Its decimal value is 4763391.

Hex triplet 48aeff #48aeff
RGB Decimal 72, 174, 255 rgb(72,174,255)
RGB Percent 28.2, 68.2, 100 rgb(28.2%,68.2%,100%)
CMYK 72, 32, 0, 0
HSL 206.6°, 100, 64.1 hsl(206.6,100%,64.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.6°, 71.8, 100
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 68.655, -3.617, -48.589
XYZ 35.854, 38.867, 100.215
xyY 0.205, 0.222, 38.867
CIE-LCH 68.655, 48.723, 265.743
CIE-LUV 68.655, -37.367, -78.461
Hunter-Lab 62.343, -6.444, -51.666
Binary 01001000, 10101110, 11111111

Color Schemes with #48aeff

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Alternatives to #48aeff

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#48aeff Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #48aeff

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, #00070d is the darkest color, while #f9fcff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #48aeff

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ca4ab is the less saturated color, while #48aeff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #48aeff 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #899dad Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8ea9f8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7dacff Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00bcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #75abfa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #69acff Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #1ab7dd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population