#48b9dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #48b9dd is composed of 28.2% red, 72.5% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.4% cyan, 16.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 194.5 degrees, a saturation of 68.7% and a lightness of 57.5%. #48b9dd color hex could be obtained by blending #90ffff with #0073bb. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 28
    • G 73
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#48b9dd color description : Soft cyan.

#48b9dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #48b9dd has RGB values of R:72, G:185, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4766173.

Hex triplet 48b9dd #48b9dd
RGB Decimal 72, 185, 221 rgb(72,185,221)
RGB Percent 28.2, 72.5, 86.7 rgb(28.2%,72.5%,86.7%)
CMYK 67, 16, 0, 13
HSL 194.5°, 68.7, 57.5 hsl(194.5,68.7%,57.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 194.5°, 67.4, 86.7
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.381, -20.665, -27.406
XYZ 33.069, 41.293, 74.63
xyY 0.222, 0.277, 41.293
CIE-LCH 70.381, 34.324, 232.983
CIE-LUV 70.381, -42.913, -40.499
Hunter-Lab 64.26, -20.596, -23.876
Binary 01001000, 10111001, 11011101

Color Schemes with #48b9dd

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Alternatives to #48b9dd

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#48b9dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #48b9dd

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#48b9dd;}
.border {border:1px solid #48b9dd;}

Shades and Tints of #48b9dd

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 #feffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #48b9dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8b969a is the less saturated color, while #27cafe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #48b9dd 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8aa1a8 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6aed5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a2ade4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #44bfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #84b2d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #81b1e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #45bdd3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population