#48a6af Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #48a6af is composed of 28.2% red, 65.1% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.9% cyan, 5.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 185.2 degrees, a saturation of 41.7% and a lightness of 48.4%. #48a6af color hex could be obtained by blending #90ffff with #004d5f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 28
    • G 65
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 59
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#48a6af color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#48a6af Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #48a6af has RGB values of R:72, G:166, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.59, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 4761263.

Hex triplet 48a6af #48a6af
RGB Decimal 72, 166, 175 rgb(72,166,175)
RGB Percent 28.2, 65.1, 68.6 rgb(28.2%,65.1%,68.6%)
CMYK 59, 5, 0, 31
HSL 185.2°, 41.7, 48.4 hsl(185.2,41.7%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.2°, 58.9, 68.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 63.13, -24.855, -13
XYZ 24.044, 31.743, 45.415
xyY 0.238, 0.314, 31.743
CIE-LCH 63.13, 28.049, 207.612
CIE-LUV 63.13, -38.345, -15.961
Hunter-Lab 56.341, -22.42, -8.353
Binary 01001000, 10100110, 10101111

Color Schemes with #48a6af

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#48a6af Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #48a6af

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Shades and Tints of #48a6af

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 #f9fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #48a6af

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #787f80 is the less saturated color, while #05ddf2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #48a6af 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
  • #8b8b8b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7e9092 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9c9dab Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9e9ab9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #53aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7da0ac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7f9eb5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4fa8b3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population