#48afad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #48afad is composed of 28.2% red, 68.6% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 1.1% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 178.8 degrees, a saturation of 41.7% and a lightness of 48.4%. #48afad color hex could be obtained by blending #90ffff with #005f5b. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 28
    • G 69
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 59
    • M 0
    • Y 1
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#48afad color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#48afad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #48afad has RGB values of R:72, G:175, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.59, M:0, Y:0.01, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 4763565.

Hex triplet 48afad #48afad
RGB Decimal 72, 175, 173 rgb(72,175,173)
RGB Percent 28.2, 68.6, 67.8 rgb(28.2%,68.6%,67.8%)
CMYK 59, 0, 1, 31
HSL 178.8°, 41.7, 48.4 hsl(178.8,41.7%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 178.8°, 58.9, 68.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 65.79, -29.88, -7.906
XYZ 25.543, 35.053, 44.953
xyY 0.242, 0.332, 35.053
CIE-LCH 65.79, 30.908, 194.821
CIE-LUV 65.79, -41.859, -7.346
Hunter-Lab 59.205, -26.599, -3.573
Binary 01001000, 10101111, 10101101

Color Schemes with #48afad

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Alternatives to #48afad

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#48afad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #48afad

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#48afad;}
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Shades and Tints of #48afad

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 #f9fdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #48afad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #78807f is the less saturated color, while #05f2ed is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #48afad 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
  • #909090 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #829696 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6a3a8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aaa0b7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #58b1be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #83a7aa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #86a5b3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #52b0b7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population