#48b8df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #48b8df is composed of 28.2% red, 72.2% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.7% cyan, 17.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 195.5 degrees, a saturation of 70.2% and a lightness of 57.8%. #48b8df color hex could be obtained by blending #90ffff with #0071bf. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 28
    • G 72
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#48b8df color description : Soft blue.

#48b8df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #48b8df has RGB values of R:72, G:184, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4765919.

Hex triplet 48b8df #48b8df
RGB Decimal 72, 184, 223 rgb(72,184,223)
RGB Percent 28.2, 72.2, 87.5 rgb(28.2%,72.2%,87.5%)
CMYK 68, 17, 0, 13
HSL 195.5°, 70.2, 57.8 hsl(195.5,70.2%,57.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.5°, 67.7, 87.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.164, -19.521, -28.831
XYZ 33.129, 40.984, 75.973
xyY 0.221, 0.273, 40.984
CIE-LCH 70.164, 34.817, 235.899
CIE-LUV 70.164, -42.444, -43.031
Hunter-Lab 64.019, -19.661, -25.548
Binary 01001000, 10111000, 11011111

Color Schemes with #48b8df

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Alternatives to #48b8df

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#48b8df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #48b8df

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Shades and Tints of #48b8df

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 #eff9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #48b8df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929495 is the less saturated color, while #2fc4f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #48b8df 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
  • #8aa1a9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5aed7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9fade6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #42bfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #83b1da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7fb1e3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #44bcd3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population