#48a8cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #48a8cc is composed of 28.2% red, 65.9% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.7% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 196.4 degrees, a saturation of 56.4% and a lightness of 54.1%. #48a8cc color hex could be obtained by blending #90ffff with #005199. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 28
    • G 66
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#48a8cc color description : Moderate blue.

#48a8cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #48a8cc has RGB values of R:72, G:168, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4761804.

Hex triplet 48a8cc #48a8cc
RGB Decimal 72, 168, 204 rgb(72,168,204)
RGB Percent 28.2, 65.9, 80 rgb(28.2%,65.9%,80%)
CMYK 65, 18, 0, 20
HSL 196.4°, 56.4, 54.1 hsl(196.4,56.4%,54.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.4°, 64.7, 80
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 64.756, -17.1, -26.699
XYZ 27.571, 33.74, 62.183
xyY 0.223, 0.273, 33.74
CIE-LCH 64.756, 31.706, 237.361
CIE-LUV 64.756, -37.641, -39.325
Hunter-Lab 58.087, -16.925, -22.811
Binary 01001000, 10101000, 11001100

Color Schemes with #48a8cc

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Alternatives to #48a8cc

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#48a8cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #48a8cc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#48a8cc;}
.background {background-color:#48a8cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #48a8cc;}

Shades and Tints of #48a8cc

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 #f1f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #48a8cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #878b8d is the less saturated color, while #1bbcf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #48a8cc 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #81949b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #98a0c6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #94a0d3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #45afbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7ba3c8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #78a2d0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #46acc2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population