#48b8ad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #48b8ad is composed of 28.2% red, 72.2% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 60.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 174.1 degrees, a saturation of 44.1% and a lightness of 50.2%. #48b8ad color hex could be obtained by blending #90ffff with #00715b. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 28
    • G 72
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 0
    • Y 6
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#48b8ad color description : Moderate cyan.

#48b8ad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #48b8ad has RGB values of R:72, G:184, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0, Y:0.06, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 4765869.

Hex triplet 48b8ad #48b8ad
RGB Decimal 72, 184, 173 rgb(72,184,173)
RGB Percent 28.2, 72.2, 67.8 rgb(28.2%,72.2%,67.8%)
CMYK 61, 0, 6, 28
HSL 174.1°, 44.1, 50.2 hsl(174.1,44.1%,50.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 174.1°, 60.9, 72.2
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 68.514, -34.173, -3.872
XYZ 27.353, 38.674, 45.556
xyY 0.245, 0.347, 38.674
CIE-LCH 68.514, 34.392, 186.465
CIE-LUV 68.514, -45.249, -0.525
Hunter-Lab 62.188, -30.316, 0.099
Binary 01001000, 10111000, 10101101

Color Schemes with #48b8ad

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Alternatives to #48b8ad

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#48b8ad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #48b8ad

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#48b8ad;}
.border {border:1px solid #48b8ad;}

Shades and Tints of #48b8ad

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f2faf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #48b8ad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #798786 is the less saturated color, while #04fce4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #48b8ad 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #869c9a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #afaaa8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b5a7b8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5cb8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89afaa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8dadb4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #54b8bc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population