#478080 Color Information

Hex color code: #478080

The hex color #478080 is a delicate cyan with RGB values of (71, 128, 128) and HSL of (180°, 29%, 39%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#478080

RGB

71, 128, 128

HSL

180°, 29%, 39%

CMYK

45%, 0%, 0%, 50%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #478080;
background-color: #478080;
border-color: #478080;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #478080;
border: 2px solid #478080;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#478080]
text-[#478080]
border-[#478080]
shadow-[0_0_10px_478080]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #478080, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #478080; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #478080; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #478080; background-color: #47808015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #47808020; border-left: 4px solid #478080; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #478080; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #478080 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

71, 128, 128

Red: 71 / Green: 128 / Blue: 128

HSL

180°, 29%, 39%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 39%

CMYK

45%, 0%, 0%, 50%

Cyan: 45% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 50%

What color is #478080?

#478080 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

804747

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #478080 to RGB:

rgb(71, 128, 128)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #478080 to HSL:

hsl(180, 29%, 39%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #478080 to CMYK:

cmyk(45%, 0%, 0%, 50%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#478080 is a subtle cyan color with RGB values of 71, 128, 128 and HSL of 180°, 29%, 39%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #478080 is #804747, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #478063.

Use #478080 in CSS: color: #478080 or background-color: #478080. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #478080

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.67:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #478080?

#478080 is a subtle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #478080?

#478080 in RGB is (71, 128, 128) - 71 red, 128 green, and 128 blue.

How to use #478080 in CSS?

Use #478080 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #478080?

#804747 (complementary), #478063 (analogous), and #2B4F4F (lighter shade) work well with #478080.