#48a8dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #48a8dd is composed of 28.2% red, 65.9% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.4% cyan, 24% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 201.3 degrees, a saturation of 68.7% and a lightness of 57.5%. #48a8dd color hex could be obtained by blending #90ffff with #0051bb. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 28
    • G 66
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#48a8dd color description : Soft blue.

#48a8dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #48a8dd has RGB values of R:72, G:168, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4761821.

Hex triplet 48a8dd #48a8dd
RGB Decimal 72, 168, 221 rgb(72,168,221)
RGB Percent 28.2, 65.9, 86.7 rgb(28.2%,65.9%,86.7%)
CMYK 67, 24, 0, 13
HSL 201.3°, 68.7, 57.5 hsl(201.3,68.7%,57.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.3°, 67.4, 86.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 65.437, -11.64, -35.048
XYZ 29.723, 34.601, 73.515
xyY 0.216, 0.251, 34.601
CIE-LCH 65.437, 36.93, 251.628
CIE-LUV 65.437, -36.827, -54.045
Hunter-Lab 58.823, -12.744, -32.923
Binary 01001000, 10101000, 11011101

Color Schemes with #48a8dd

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Alternatives to #48a8dd

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#48a8dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #48a8dd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #48a8dd

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, #030b10 is the darkest color, while #feffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #48a8dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8b959a is the less saturated color, while #27b2fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #48a8dd 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
  • #919191 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8296a0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #93a1d7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8aa2e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #37b2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #78a4d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #72a4e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3daeca Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population